UMW member Dave Thearle of Beallsville, Pa., joined with local miners in Charleston who are concerned about the Patriot Coal bankruptcy case.

Hundreds of mines and supporters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Charleston, where a video feed was being shown on a Patriot Coal bankruptcy hearing in Manhattan.

UMW President Cecil Roberts speaks to union members during Tuesday's rally at Haddad Riverfront Park.

Rally1 .. 8x5.73 Wed. ellis photo Dave Thearle of Beallsville, PA , joined the local miners in their rally to get a change of venue for the Patriot bankruptcy case.