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26 Apr

Annual Meeting, Healthcare Forum and Workers Memorial Day Event

Annual Meeting: 9:00am - 10:00am

The event will begin with the annual meeting of the Capital District Area Labor Federation.

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Albany Labor Temple
890 3rd St, Albany, NY 12206