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Tributes pour in for labor leader Dolores Huerta: ‘Fought for farm workers to the very end’
Lawmakers, activists and union leaders across the US remember the co-founder of United Farm Workers union Following the news that Dolores Huerta – the civil rights icon who popularized the rallying cry “Sí, se puede!
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Dolores Huerta, the 96‑year‑old co‑founder of the United Farm Workers, died on Wednesday. Her death prompted tributes from lawmakers, activists and union leaders across the United States. The civil‑rights icon, known for popularizing the rallying cry “Sí, se puede!”, was remembered for her lifelong advocacy for farm workers. The remarks highlighted her enduring legacy in the labor movement. No further actions were announced in the statements.
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