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SUMMARY:CFVGA 2023 Produce Labor Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) will host its Produce Labor Conference\, Dec. 14th at the Pueblo Convention Center. This conference will be an opportunity for all components of Colorado labor to come to together to search for solutions to Colorado’s ag labor shortage.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/cfvga-2023-produce-labor-conference/
LOCATION:Pueblo Convention Center\, 320 Central Main St.\, Pueblo\, CO\, 81003\, United States
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SUMMARY:NORTH DAKOTA NURSERY\, GREENHOUSE & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (NDNGLA)
DESCRIPTION:FEWA is attending the 56th annual conference and trade show of the NDNGLA in Fargo\, North Dakota. FEWA President Scott Evans presents the breakout session Know the Facts: H2A & H2B Guest Worker Program Updates and FEWA will have an exhibit booth in the trade show.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/north-dakota-nursery-greenhouse-landscape-association-ndngla/
LOCATION:Delta by Marriot\, 1635 42nd St. SW\, Fargo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240111T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T195357Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FEWA Vice President Arnulfo Hinojosa  presents education sessions in both English and Spanish during the TNLA Region II Winter Workshop.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/texas-nursery-landscape-association-winter-workshop/
LOCATION:West Houston Institute- Houston Community College\, 2811 Hayes Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77082\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240209T181707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T152205Z
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SUMMARY:Turfgrass Producers of Texas Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit FEWA staff in our exhibit booth during the Turf Producers of Texas Annual Meeting on Tuesday\, Feb. 20\, 2024 at the Bay City Civic Center\, 201 7th Street in Bay City. Texas. Look for our booth and we look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/turfgrass-producers-of-texas-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Bay City Civic Center\, 201 7th St.\, Bay City\, TX\, 77414\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240102T205512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T195220Z
UID:1619-1708473600-1708905599@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:Huston Consulting Annual Peer Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FEWA will participate in  H2B Program presentations and discussions during the 2024 Los Cabos Brainstorming Meeting . \n 
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/huston-consulting-annual-peer-group-meeting/
LOCATION:JW MARRIOTT LOS CABOS BEACH RESORT & SPA\, Fraccion Hotelera FH5-C1\, Subdelegacion de la Playita\, Puerto Los Cabos\,\, San Jose del Cabo\,\, San Jose del Cabo\, Baja California Sur\, Mexico
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240102T204857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T195047Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:FEWA Vice President Arnulfo Hinojosa is part of a panel titled “How to Get Started in H2-A ” on Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024\, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM during the 10th Annual CFVGA Conference\, the Colorado produce event of the year where growers and supporting companies and institutions gather for education\, inspiration and networking.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/colorado-fruit-vegetable-growers-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Westminister\, 10600 Westminster Blvd\, Westminister\, Colorado\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240308T132859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T133436Z
UID:1920-1716249600-1716422399@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:FEWA Annual H-2B Fly-In to Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:FEWA’s Annual H-2B Fly-In is partnering with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Legislative Days in Washington\, D.C. on May 21-22\, 2024.  We are joining together to host one event on the Hill to discuss the importance of immediate and permanent H-2B cap relief. Save the date and watch for additional details and registration to be posted FEWA  and NALP websites soon.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/fewa-annual-h-2b-fly-in-to-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240717
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240603T172252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T172252Z
UID:2021-1720915200-1721174399@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:Texas Turfgrass Association Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/texas-turfgrass-association-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resort\, 3001 Kalahari Blvd\, Round Rock\, Texas\, 78665
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240328T234521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T003241Z
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SUMMARY:Nursery/Landscape Expo 2024
DESCRIPTION:Arnulfo Hinojosa\, FEWA \nFEWA will be part of a panel discussion during the Texas Nursery/Landscape Expo 2024 in San Antonio\, TX\, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center\,  Aug. 14-16\, 2024. \nThe panel discussion is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. on August 15. 2024\, at Meet Up Gardens located on the tradeshow floor.  FEWA Vice President Arnulfo Hinojosa and DCLRS Laurie Flannagan will provide updates on H2A and H2B. \n  \nLaurie Flannigan\, DCLRS
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/nursery-landscape-expo-2024/
LOCATION:Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center\, 900 E Market\, San
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240910T212851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213605Z
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SUMMARY:Middle Tennessee Nursery Association
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the FEWA booth at Tennessee’s Only 2024 Nursery Trade Show by Middle Tennessee Nursery Association on October 3-4\, 2024\, at the Milner Recreation Center\, 500 Garfield St\, McMinnville\, TN 37110. Register to attend
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/middle-tennessee-nursery-association/
LOCATION:Milner Recreation Center\, 500 Garfield St\, McMinnville\, Tennessee\, 37110.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240910T212003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T212210Z
UID:2105-1728979200-1729166400@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:Deep South Turf Expo
DESCRIPTION:Turf managers from the Southeast will come together for the annual Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi\, MS on October 15-17\, 2024\, and FEWA will be there as an exhibitor. \nThe event will include educational sessions for all segments of the turfgrass industry\, a tradeshow full of turf products and services and great networking opportunities. This superior tradeshow and educational conference brings turfgrass managers together all over the Deep South. \nLocation: Mississippi Coast Convention Center\, 2350 Beach Blvd.\, Biloxi\, MS 39531 \nDate and time: Tue\, Oct 15\, 2024 8:00 AM – Thu\, Oct 17\, 2024 12:00 PM CT \nOrganizer: Amanda Miles\, info@deepsouthturfexpo.org
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/2105/
LOCATION:Mississippi Coast Convention Center\, 2350 Beach Blvd.\, Biloxi\, MS 39531\, 2350 Beach Blvd\, Biloxi\, MS\, 39531\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240213T164130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T214732Z
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SUMMARY:IPPS Southern Region Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:FEWA is a Platinum sponsor of the International Plant Propagators’ Society\, Southern Region of North America\, Annual Conference\, Oct. 26-30\, 2024\, Hyatt Regency-Tulsa\, 100 E 2nd St. S\, Tulsa\, Oklahoma.  Register here \n\n 
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/ipps-southern-region-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, 100 E. 2nd St. South\, Tulsa\, OK\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20240921T132653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T133133Z
UID:2139-1730592000-1730937599@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:Elevate
DESCRIPTION:ELEVATE\, the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ conference and expo for landscape and lawn care professionals\, will be held in Charlotte\,  North Carolina\, Nov 3-6\, 2024. FEWA will be in Booth #836 during the Expo trade show and Vice President Arnulfo Hinojosa will be part of the panel discussion H-2B Visa Outlook: Navigating the Political Landscape and Optimizing Your Strategy for FY25. Register and learn more. \n  \n 
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/elevate/
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center\, 501 S College St\, Charolotte\, 28202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20250328T151428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T152439Z
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SUMMARY:2025 H-2B Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:FEWA\, in collaboration with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)\, will be hosting our H-2B Fly-In on May 19-20\, 2025. Join us in Washington\, D.C. as we need power in numbers and your personal story on how the H-2B cap limitations affect your business\, community\, employees\, economy\, etc. \nRegister Now to attend and we will begin scheduling your Hill appointments. We will do our best not to book meetings past 4 pm so that you can travel home in the evening. This is a free event to attend\, however\, you do need to cover your own expenses for your hotel and transportation to DC. \nReserve your room at the Eaton DC Hotel\,1201 K St NW\, Washington\, DC 20005\, for a rate of $319 per night. There are limited number of rooms available so please book quickly. \nWhat to expect:  \nMonday\, May 19\, 2025 (Travel) \n\n5:00 – 7:00 PM: Happy Hour (Location TBD\, hosted by NALP)\n7:00 PM FEWA PAC Dinner (Location TBD)\n\nTuesday\, May 20\, 2025 (Hill Visits) \n\n7:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast & Issue Briefing (Capitol Hill Complex)\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Meetings on Capitol Hill with House and Senate offices\nDeparture: Flights available from DCA\, IAD\, or BWI; driving options available\n\nAll attendees will be provided with appointment instructions\, talking points and grouped together with other H-2B users from your same state.  We look forward to seeing you in Washington\, D.C. as we continue to fight for meaningful H-2B cap relief.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/2025-h-2b-fly-in/
LOCATION:Eaton DC Hotel\, 1201 K St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20251009T185125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T185125Z
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SUMMARY:How 2026 Changes Will Affect H-2A Employers
DESCRIPTION:There have been significant changes to the H-2A rules that will impact your 2026 H-2A application. Join FEWA Legal Partner\, Shawn Packer for a live discussion and Q & A on how these changes could affect you as an H-2A employer. \nREGISTER NOW to join us on Thursday\, October 16 at 1:30pm Central Time.  \nThe Department of Labor has rescinded their “No Staggering Dates” policy\, effective and published in the Federal Register on August 25\, 2025. This will allow employers to bring in H-2A workers at various stages of the season. \n\nRemoves requirement for separate applications for workers arriving on different dates.\nAligns with seasonal needs of crop and labor.\nConsolidation of multiple contracts\n\nOn October 3\, 2025\, The Department of Labor also issued an Interim Final Rule to amend its regulations governing the certification of H-2A workers\, specifically the methodology for determining the hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for non-range occupations. \n\nDepartment’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) is the sole source to establish AEWRs.\nTwo Wage Level System\nMajority Duties standard\nHousing Credit\n\nOnce registered you will receive your login details for the teams meeting. 
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/how-2026-changes-will-affect-h-2a-employers/
LOCATION:DC
ORGANIZER;CN="Federation of Employers & Workers of America (FEWA)":MAILTO:info@fewaglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20251020T201008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T201435Z
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SUMMARY:International Plant Production Society (IPPS) Southern Region
DESCRIPTION:FEWA is attending and exhibiting at the International Plant Production Society (IPPS) Southern Region–celebrating its 50th anniversary. Stop by the FEWA booth and visit with Scott Evans\, FEWA Founder/President.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/international-plant-production-society-ipps-southern-region/
LOCATION:DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD\, 10100 Intrnational Dr\, Orlando\, 32821\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20250923T214148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T214844Z
UID:2494-1761465600-1761670800@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:The Hospitality Show
DESCRIPTION:FEWA will exhibit on the Show Floor during The Hospitality Show\, Oct. 27-28\, 2025\, at the Colorado Convention Center\, in Denver. Stop by the FEWA booth and say hello to COO Arnulfo Hinojosa.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/the-hospitality-show/
LOCATION:Colorado Convention Center\, 700 14th St\,\, Denver\, 80202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20250923T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T212417Z
UID:2486-1762070400-1762362000@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:Elevate NALP
DESCRIPTION:ELEVATE\, the landscape industry’s premier event\, is in Phoenix\, AZ\, Nov. 2-5\, 2025 at the Phoenix Convention Center.\nFEWA COO Arnulfo Hinojosa is a panelist during a Tuesday\, Nov. 4 session at 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time\, titled: 2026 H-2B Visa Outlook: Navigating the Political Landscape and Optimizing Your Strategy for FY26 in the West Building – 100 Level – Room 106.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/elevate-nalp/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, 100 N 3rd St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20251203T160114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T160434Z
UID:2562-1770201000-1770204600@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:H-2A Visa Programs - Compliance\, Best Practices and Avoiding Penalties at ProGreenExpo
DESCRIPTION:ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 5\,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business\, educate employees and discover the latest information for the upcoming season. \nSince 1996\, ProGreen EXPO has grown into the place where the green industry meets. Through education\, networking\, and skill-building\, we ensure that our industry remains an asset to communities and an engine of job creation. \nOn Wednesday\, Feb. 4\, 2026\, 10:30 a.m. MST\, FEWA COO Arnulfo Hinojosa will be presenting a session open to attendees. \n\nH2 Visa Programs – Compliance\, Best Practices\, Avoiding Penalties\n\n\n\nRoom 610-612\n\n\n\n\n\nArnulfo Hinojosa\, Chief Operating Officer of FEWA – Federation of Employers and Workers of America\, discusses the importance of employer-worker labor compliance\, particularly around avoiding penalties and ensuring best practices in the H-2 Visa programs.
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/h-2a-visa-programs-compliance-best-practices-and-avoiding-penalties-at-progreenexpo/
LOCATION:Colorado Convention Center\, 700 14th St\,\, Denver\, 80202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20260105T173238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T173418Z
UID:2619-1770710400-1770915600@fewaglobal.org
SUMMARY:National Council of Agricultural Employers
DESCRIPTION:2026 NCAE ANNUAL MEETING\, Hilton Wharf\, Washington\, D.C.\nFEBRUARY 10-12\, 2026\, WASHINGTON\, DCr\nAg Employer Labor PAC Dinner\, Feb. 9\nJoin the National Council of Agricultural Employers in Washington\, D.C. February 10-12\, 2026 for the 62nd NCAE Annual Meeting. FEWA is a Supporter level sponsor of this event. Arnulfo Hinojosa\, FEWA Chief Operating Officer\, will be attending. \n\n\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.ncaeonline.org/events/ncae-annual-meeting/\nRegistration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbfc9344zuTC-bpl8NL6svrJlhhLhlFpzaAAF_5IgKVo1pzg/viewform
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/national-council-of-agricultural-employees/
LOCATION:Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf\, 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW\,\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260425T093206
CREATED:20260330T124755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T125856Z
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SUMMARY:2026 H-2B Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:Join employers and stakeholders in Washington\, D.C. to meet with lawmakers and advocate for the H-2B program. Your voice helps reinforce the program’s role in keeping businesses open\, workers employed\, and local economies strong. Register to Attend the H-2B Fly-In May 4–5\, 2026 \n\n Advocate for H-2B stability and cap relief\nShare real-world workforce impacts directly with policymakers\nStrengthen the collective H-2B employer message on the Hill\n\nREGISTER https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KLFQVHM \nHost Hotel for H-2B Fly In\nThe Fly-In is free to attend; travel and lodging are at your expense. Host hotel: Hotel Washington\, 515 15th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20004. Group rate: $379/night. Reserve online here: 2026 NALP H-2B or call 202-661-2400 and mention the 2026 NALP H-2B Room Block.Please note that the room block cutoff date is Monday\, April 13. To reserve a room by phone\, call 202-661-2400 and mention the 2026 NALP H-2B Room Block to secure the group rate. \nWho Should Attend?\nThe H-2B Fly-In is especially valuable for H-2B employers who have experienced difficulties due to the H-2B cap limitation. Your participation matters by sharing your experiences and explaining how the H-2B cap affects your business\, employees\, and local community. You can help advocate for meaningful reforms that support our industry. We need a strong turnout to make an impact on Capitol Hill. \nSchedule of Events\nPlan to arrive Monday\, May 4 for an evening networking happy hour. On Tuesday\, May 5\, we’ll start with breakfast and a policy briefing on Capitol Hill\, followed by scheduled meetings with House and Senate offices. REGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://fewaglobal.org/event/2026-h-2b-fly-in/
LOCATION:Hotel Washington\, 515 15th St NW\, Washington\, D.C.\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Federation of Employers & Workers of America (FEWA)":MAILTO:info@fewaglobal.org
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