Hispanic Heritage Month Index

Join the UFCW in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month.  In 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim a week in September as National Hispanic Heritage Week, and the observance was expanded to a month long celebration in 1988. 

During this month, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S.residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.

• Latino Leaders Profiles  Each Friday of Hispanic Heritage Month we will be profiling a Latino leader.

• UFCW United Latinos   Find out how United Latino UFCW members promote the issues and pursue the interests important to Latino workers. 

• UFCW Featured Faces  Read profiles on a few of our hardworking members from the Latino community.

• Immigration Reform That Works  Read about the National Commission on Ice Misconduct and Violations of 4th Amendment Rights and the report, Raids on Workers: Destroying Our Rights.

• Latino Activists  Find out about Latino political and labor leaders who are making a difference for working people throughout America. 

• Hispanic Pop Culture Find out about Latino musicians, actors, comedians, and films that have had a positive impact on the community. 

• Latino Immigration Learn more about Latino immigration, proposed immigration laws, and immigration reform.