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April 5, 2011

Labor Rallies Sweep Nation Marking Anniversary Of Martin Luther King Assassination 
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And in labor news, rallies were held across the country Monday to mark
the 43rd anniversary of Martin Luther King's assassination. In
Waynesburg Pennsylvania more than 5,000 people attended a rally
organized by the United Mine Workers Association. Speakers included
United Steelworkers president Leo Gerard.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers president: “This fight is about the
future. This fight is about the economy and this fight is for our kids
and our grand kids and the kind of democracy they’ll have with us.
Solidarity forever. Stand up. Fight back. No back step. We will win
because we will stand together. Solidarity forever.”



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