The struggle led by Cesar Chavez had proved successful in many ways. Farm workers had earned better treatment, respect, and had secured collective bargaining, and political protection from the National and California Labor Relations Boards. The workers had secured wages that were closer to being livable wages, they had won human rights that were reflected in safe working conditions in the fields, clean water, toilets, improved housing, and worker's compensation. These were working conditions and rights taken for granted by others neither of the poor class nor humble field workers. The union, however, must continue to keep struggling.
Situations change quickly.
It would be a return to former bad times if workers don't protect their hard earned rights as human beings and workers. The best conditions for all would be if field workers would be integrated into the agricultural enterprise as a respected component of the successful mix of elements for prosperity for all concerned. The work and leadership of Cesar Chavez continues in the hearts of many, although he is gone to his reward. May he rest in peace. May those who remain in this life continue the struggle in non-violence and love for his neighbor for a better life for all concerned and for building a nation in liberty and justice for all.