California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation redesignating March 31 as Farmworkers Day, replacing César Chávez Day, in response to allegations of sexual abuse involving the late labor leader.
The Sacramento Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO has expressed solidarity with Dolores Huerta and survivors of abuse, emphasizing the importance of accountability and dignity in the labor movement.
In November 2020, 250 million Indian workers went on strike to protest farm laws and labor codes, proving that the power is in the hands of those who do the work and that a general strike can be a powerful tool for workers to fight for their rights.