June 28, 2010
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Canadian Labour Congress President Ken Georgetti rallies the crowd during an organized protest march at the G20 in Toronto on Saturday.
Labour supporters brave downpour for peaceful rally at Queen’s Park
Thousands of organized labour supporters endured torrential rain during a peaceful rally on the lawns of Queen's Park in downtown Toronto as international leaders made their way to G20 Summit meetings Saturday.
When a unrelated splinter group - clad in black and wearing bandanas and belaclavas - broke off from the March, the peaceful rally began to turn violent, resulting in a reign of property damage, as they did battle in the street with riot police. Four police cars were torched and retail store windows and doors were smashed. A number of protesters were arrested in the ensuing melee.
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Heavy rains didn’t dampen the spirits of organized labour supporters, including this United Steelworker member, during a G20 protest march in Toronto on Saturday.
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The United Steelworkers used an inflatable to bring attention to their presence at a G20 protest march in Toronto on Saturday.
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Riot police keep peaceful watch as protesters parade by during the G20 in Toronto on Saturday.
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