Illinois declares April 10, 2026, as Dolores Huerta Day to honor her lifelong commitment to justice and labor rights.
Illinois recognizes April 10, 2026, as Dolores Huerta Day, celebrating her dedication to justice and labor rights. Dolores Huerta, born in 1930, co-founded the United Farm Workers and played a key role in the Delano Grape Strike. She has championed safer working conditions, women's rights, and gender equity. Huerta's work includes securing the first union contracts in American agricultural history and leading nationwide grape boycotts. She has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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