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The South Central Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Council is excited to be part of the 2nd annual Labor Summit in Buchanan, Michigan next Saturday June 28th – join us for an old-school labor rally followed by a celebration of solidarity over beer and music with Union members from across Southwest Mi

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