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August 20 – Candidate Education Night

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02 Sep

Oswego CLC Delegate Meeting

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Local 73 Plumbers & Steamfitters Hall - 705 E Seneca St, Oswego, NY 13126

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Labor Day at the New York State Fair

September 7 – Labor Day at the New York State Fair

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