Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez was one of the many crucial figures that have lived during the early 20th century. His many imperative contributions changed the way corporations and companies dealt with their workers. Chavez wasn't satisfied with the rights and wages he and his fellow workers earned and started a national association to improve working conditions and earn better wages. Cesar Chavez was born in North Gila Valley, near Yuma, Arizona. He was one of …showed first 75 words of 878 total…

…showed last 75 words of 878 total…American community and a champion of social justice, President Bill Clinton awarded the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to his widow, Helen Chavez, in 1994. Chavez dedicated his life to accomplishing the goal he had set to himself early in his life. Chavez used a technique of peaceful negotiations and strikes in order to achieve his goal. In fact, he was able to successfully bargain higher wages and better working conditions for workers.