Dolores Huerta, California labor leader and civil rights champion, dies aged 96
Dolores Huerta, a California labor leader and civil rights activist, died on Wednesday at the age of 96.
Family announces her passing
Her family released a statement confirming she passed away today. They asked for privacy as they grieve this loss to their family.
Co-founder of United Farm Workers
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez in the 1960s. The group improved pay and conditions for agricultural workers through strikes and protests.
Political campaign involvement
She worked on presidential campaigns for several Democratic candidates including Robert F Kennedy. Huerta also aided the elections of Barack Obama and Joe Biden later in her career.
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