California Farm Workers Still Face Major Challenges On Cesar Chavez Day

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This Saturday marks the observance of Cesar Chavez Day -- when Californians will celebrate the founder of the United Farm Workers union and his lifetime commitment to civil rights and labor activism.

Born in Yuma, Arizona in 1927, Chavez became one of the best-known Latino activists for his work with migrant farm workers and nonviolent protest methods.

As we celebrate his legacy over the weekend, Marc Grossman, his former press secretary, says we must also be cognizant of the dire situation that most farm workers continue to face in California. Many work unimaginably long hours without sufficient work breaks and are not given overtime pay like employees in other fields.

Grossman's interview was aired as part of Annenberg Radio's host interview for Thursday, March 29.