FACT BRIEFIs Cesar Chavez Day a holiday in Nevada?
Yes.
In 2009, the Nevada Legislature passed a law requiring Nevada's governor to annually issue a proclamation declaring March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day.
The law doesn't give state workers a paid holiday from work.
Amid new allegations against the former labor leader, some states are moving to rename the holiday. The Nevada Latino Legislative Caucus told The Nevada Independent in the days after the allegations were published that they will be meeting to discuss the issue.
Officials from Gov. Joe Lombardo's office said they are aware there are allegations against Chavez, but because the governor is mandated by state law to proclaim Cesar Chavez Day, they are reviewing their options.
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Sources
- Nevada Legislature AB301
- The Nevada Independent Nevada Cesar Chavez Day celebration altered amid abuse allegations against labor leader
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