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UMW Plans Political Rally In Charleston

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Posted: 11:51 AM Jul 8, 2008
Last Updated: 11:51 AM Jul 8, 2008
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The United Mine Workers labor union plans to focus on military veterans as it begins 2008 election activities.

UMW President Cecil Roberts says speakers at a rally planned for Thursday morning in Charleston will focus on issues important to veterans, most of whom work in mines, mills, hospitals, nursing homes and as firefighters and police officers.

Roberts, a Vietnam vet, West Virginia AFL-CIO Vice President Bob Brown and Attorney General Darrell McGraw are among the scheduled speakers. McGraw, a Democrat, is seeking re-election.

Roberts says the speakers also will be talking about electing leaders who put the concerns of working people first.

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