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Matter 26-493

Resolution Honoring the Women and Families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March 31 as Farmworkers Day.

Labor & Employment City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 14 Apr 2026
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File
26-493
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
14 Apr 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:19

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum recommends the adoption of a resolution honoring the women and families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March 31 as Farmworkers Day in San José. The resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of farmworkers, particularly women, to labor rights and social justice. It aligns with California's designation of March 31 as Farmworkers Day and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the full history of the movement.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from the City Clerk.
  • It recommends adopting a resolution to honor the women and families of the Farmworker Movement.
  • March 31 is proposed to be proclaimed as Farmworkers Day in San José.
  • The resolution recognizes the contributions of women and families to the Farmworker Movement.
  • It aligns with California's recent redesignation of March 31 as Farmworkers Day.
  • The resolution aims to promote equity, gender justice, and the recognition of overlooked contributions.
Limitations
  • The text includes unresolved placeholders and blank fields.
  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the context.

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COUNCIL AGENDA : 4/21/2026 FILE : 26-493 ITEM : 2.18 ~ SANJOSE _ _ _ _ _ M_e_m_o_ra_n_d_um_ CTTYOF CAPl'.D\L OF SILICON VALLEY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: April 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Resolution Honoring the Women and Families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March 31 as Farmworkers Day Recommendation As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 15, 2026, adopt a resolution honoring the women and families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March 31st as Farmworkers Day in the City of San José. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley, Kamei, and Campos) [Rules Committee referral 4/15/2026 - Item C.2] ROGC AGENDA: 4/15/2026 ITEM: C.2 TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: See Below FROM: Vice Mayor Foley Councilmember Kamei Councilmember Campos DATE: April 9, 2026 Approved: Date: April 9, 2026 SUBJECT: Request to Add Resolution Honoring the Women and Families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March 31st as Farmworkers’ Day to the City Council Meeting Agenda of...
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Resolution, rev.

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This resolution honors the women and families of the farmworker movement and proclaims March 31st as Farmworkers Day in San Jose. It recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by these individuals in advancing labor rights and social justice, while also committing to a more inclusive history of the movement. The resolution calls for community engagement in uplifting the stories and leadership of farmworker women and families and affirms the city's commitment to equity and justice.

Key points
  • Recognizes March 31st as Farmworkers Day in San Jose.
  • Honors the contributions of women and families in the farmworker movement.
  • Calls for community engagement to uplift the stories and leadership of farmworker women and families.
  • Commits to a more inclusive history of the farmworker movement.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the repeated mention of 'DRAFT' and the instruction to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
  • The resolution includes placeholders for adoption dates and voting outcomes that are not filled in.

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SAW:NXN:JMD 4/16/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE HONORING THE WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF THE FARMWORKER MOVEMENT AND PROCLAIMING MARCH 31ST AS FARMWORKERS DAY IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE WHEREAS, March 31st has been recognized in honor of labor organizing, farmworker rights, and those who helped advance dignity and protections for thousands of workers; and WHEREAS, the farmworker movement was not built by any one individual, but by a collective of organizers, workers, women, and families whose shared sacrifice, leadership, and resilience made lasting change possible; and WHEREAS, women and families were foundational to this movement, organizing boycotts, leading negotiations, sustaining households during strikes, caring for children and elders, and building the relational power that made victories possible, yet have too often gone unrecognized in dominant narratives; and WHEREAS, leaders such as Dolores Huerta and countless other women, caregivers, and family members played critical roles in advancing labor rights, community health, and social justice, while also navigating the realities of sexism, patriarchy, racism, and economic...