Dolores Huerta, civil rights leader and labour organiser, dies at 96

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Dolores Huerta, the civil rights leader and labour organiser who co-founded the United Farm Workers union, has died at the age of 96.

Though born in New Mexico, Huerta had deep ties to Arizona. She coined the phrase 'Sí, se puede!' ('Yes, we can!') during a 25-day fast in Phoenix in 1972, which became a rallying cry for the movement. The union she co-founded worked to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields.

Arizona politicians mourned her death. Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego, who counted Huerta as a mentor and for whom she chaired his first campaign for Arizona state House before campaigning for him in the 2024 election, said she was 'a true champion for civil rights, one of our nation's greatest activists, and a pillar of our community'. He added: 'Because of her advocacy, workers across the country have better pay, better working conditions, and better opportunities.' Phoenix City Councilwoman Betty Guardado said Huerta's example 'means so much to me as a Latina and a labor leader'.

Dolores Huerta, civil rights leader and labour organiser, dies at 96 — Image: KOLD

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Arizona leaders laud Dolores Huerta’s ‘immeasurable’ impact on stateThough born in New Mexico, Dolores Huerta had deep ties to Arizona, including coining the phrase that would become a rallying cry, “Sí, se puede!” (Yes, we can!) during a 25-day fast in 1972 in Phoenix.KOLD · 28 Oct, 19:10
Arizona leaders laud Dolores Huerta’s ‘immeasurable’ impact on stateThough born in New Mexico, Dolores Huerta had deep ties to Arizona, including coining the phrase that would become a rallying cry, “Sí, se puede!” (Yes, we can!) during a 25-day fast in 1972 in Phoenix.Azfamily · 28 Oct, 19:10

In this story: Dolores Huerta · United Farm Workers · Arizona · Ruben Gallego · Betty Guardado · Phoenix

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