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Our brothers & sisters of BCTGM Local 3-G remain on strike at Knappen Milling in Augusta, MI

Any support would be appreciated. They continue to picket 5 days a week.

The union hall on Raymond Road remains open to accept donations Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm

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