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- Dolores Huerta passed away at the age of 96 on Wednesday.
- She co-founded the United Farm Workers union and served as its vice president and chief negotiator.
- Huerta coined the slogan "Sí, se puede," which later inspired widespread political rallying cries.
Dolores Huerta, a pioneering U.S. labor leader, feminist, and civil rights advocate who co-founded the United Farm Workers union, has died at the age of 96. Her family announced that she passed away on Wednesday morning, surrounded by loved ones.
Throughout her decades-long career, Huerta served as a key organizer, lobbyist, and chief negotiator for the United Farm Workers, helping secure crucial labor rights and better working conditions for agricultural workers. She also coined the phrase "Sí, se puede," which later inspired political campaigns and movements across the country.