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Duluth News Tribune | August 20, 2015
The crowd gathered in front of the Miners Memorial Building — where U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and Rep. Rick Nolan spoke — before marching to Olcott Park, where the rally continued.
Smith said Minnesota’s elected officials support the steelworkers. When she travels to the Iron Range, she can see steelworkers’ worry about how they’re going to make ends meet while steel and iron ore mines are idled, she said, adding, “Way too many people are idled.”
She encouraged the crowd, “Stand tall. Fight hard.”
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Bring Me The News | August 21, 2015
Hundreds of demonstrators – workers, their family and supporters – rallied in Virginia, Minnesota, on Thursday, hoisting signs that read “Fair Contracts Now,” the Forum News Service reports.
A number of Minnesota’s elected officials – including U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan – showed up as well, with Lt. Governor Tina Smith telling the workers to “stand tall” and “fight hard” for a new deal with U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal
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Mesabi Daily News | August 20, 2015
With thousands laid off from idled plants, the core message was unification of the workers, their families, the unions and lawmakers.
Minnesota DFL Lt. Gov. Tina Smith said the negotiation period was tough as workers wait for resolution, but she, along with Democrats U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and 8th District U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan, attended to show their solidarity with the steelworkers.
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WDIO | August 20, 2015
About 2,000 people, including current workers, families, retirees, community leaders, and other unions stood together to show a united front.
Their signs read "Fair Contract Now."
The rally started at the Miners Memorial Building in Virginia. After some speeches by Congressman Rick Nolan, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and Lt. Governor Tina Smith, the whole group walked to Olcott Park.
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