Roomin' House Blues

Happy Cesar Chavez Birthday.  I have received a letter from the United Farmworkers Union I want to share with you. March 31, 2011 Dear Joseph, Cesar Chavez speaking at the UFW's 1991 Constitutional Convention in Delano Click here to honor Cesar on his March 31 birthday Happy Cesar Chavez Day! Throughout his life,  César inspired millions of people – from the fields and in the cities-- to commit themselves to the fight for social, economic, and civil rights.  When he was once asked by a union member how he wanted to be remembered,  Chávez replied,  “If you want to remember me, organize!” César knew as you and I do--there is still much to be done. The struggle for a contract with Giumarra (one of the largest producers of table grapes ), injustice in the wrongful death of farm worker Maria Isavel Vasquez Jimenez, and the continuing legislative attacks on immigrants, unions and the poor remind us of the challenges we face this very moment. So today, w...