Over 2,000 Rally to Support Steelworkers in Minnesota

Hundreds of United Steelworkers, wearing navy blue T-shirts, walked and rallied in the Mesabi Iron Range city of Virginia, Minnesota on August 20. The event was conducted to raise the support of union members and citizens for those members who are in negotiations with U.S. Steel, Arcelor-Mittal and Cliffs Natural Resources who are demanding concessions.

After listening to supportive speeches from U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, Rep. Rick Nolan, State lawmakers and Local Union Officers in front of the Miners Memorial Building, the crowd moved on to Olcott Park to continue the rally.

Photos by “Matt Herberg Photography

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