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UMWA protest against the Massey Energy Co. - May 18, 2010 - Richmond   (Defender photos by Phil Wilayto)

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29 miners died April 5 at Massey's Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, W. Va.

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These miners came all the way from Carmichaels, Pa., to stand against Massey Energy.

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Supporters from the Virginia People's Assembly wait in the rain for the rally to begin.

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UMWA President Cecil Roberts addresses the rally.

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Marching on Massey Energy's annual stockholders' meeting.

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Union solidarity between miners and farmworkers.

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"Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living!" - Legendary UMWA organizer Mother Jones

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Letting their voices be heard outside the stockholders meeting.

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Massey CEO Don Blankenship must go - to prison!

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Calling for the Day of Reckoning.

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UFCW Local 400 (Kroger workers) support the miners.

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CWA Local 2201 (Verizon workers) showing their support.

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Surrounding the posh Jefferson Hotel: "We demand justice NOW!"

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