City of Tempe, AZ
03/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/23/2026 11:14
Council to consider renaming March 31 holiday
March 23, 2026
Tempe's Six-Sided Partnership, which is comprised of representatives from city management and labor groups, recommended this as a temporary name to replace the Cesar Chavez Day holiday. The groups wanted to honor those women who were part of the movement that changed the lives of so many farmworkers. Their efforts led to better quality of life for them, as well as for employees in other professions. They also wanted to recognize the trauma that some have suffered.
The Six-Sided Partnership includes representatives of United Arizona Employees Association; Tempe Officers Association; Tempe Supervisors Association; International Association of Fire Fighters; Confidential Employees and the Senior Management Team.
The Six-Sided Partnership will meet later in the year to discuss recommending a permanent name and date for the paid holiday. Their recommendation will go to Tempe City Council for consideration at a future Council meeting. The March 31 holiday is part of Tempe's employee personnel rules and Memorandums of Understanding with employee groups.
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