Which individual is known for organizing the United Farm Workers and advocating for the rights of migratory farm workers?

Cesar Chavez is known for his pivotal role in organizing the United Farm Workers (UFW) and advocating for the rights of migratory farm workers in the United States. Chavez co-founded the UFW in 1962 with Dolores Huerta, focusing on improving working conditions, wages, and labor rights for farm workers, who often faced strenuous working conditions and low pay. His activism included leading significant boycotts, strikes, and campaigns that united farm workers across the nation, drawing attention to their plight and pushing for reforms. Chavez’s leadership and commitment to nonviolent protest exemplified the fight for social justice and have left a lasting legacy in the labor movement.

Dolores Huerta also played a critical role in the UFW and contributed significantly to the labor movement, but Cesar Chavez is more widely recognized as the face of the organization. George Meany and Richard Trumka are important figures associated with larger labor unions but not specifically with the United Farm Workers or the advocacy for migratory farm workers.