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Introductory Slide Show for New Members

Our local union has put together a slide show for new members.  We are hoping to start emailing this to everyone once they are hired at any of ou...

Steward Training Has Been Rescheduled

Our local had planned on holding a steward training on April 2.  Mother Nature, however, had other ideas, and sent a snow storm.  That train...

April 29 Women of Steel Conference

The USW District 11 Women of Steel will be having a day long conference on April 29 in Shakopee, Minnesota from 9:30am to 3pm.  At our monthly me...

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29 Nov, 2023

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29 Nov, 2023

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Advanced Practice Providers @ Essentia Are Unionizing

On November 28 the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) held a press conference announcing that they have filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold an election for the advanced practice providers at Essentia Health to join the union.

Advanced Practice Providers @ Essentia Are Unionizing

21 Nov, 2023

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21 Nov, 2023

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Nov. 21 Red Book Update

RED BOOK UPDATE: The Labor Temple didn't have enough chairs for all of the Red Book members who showed up for last night's negotiations update meeting. We had a very intense and emotional discussion. Thank you to everyone who turned out and shared their thoughts.

Nov. 21 Red Book Update

16 Nov, 2023

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16 Nov, 2023

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Nov. 16 Red Book Update

RED BOOK: Our negotiating committee just concluded three days of bargaining with the company this week. The plan is to lay out a thorough update at our in-person Red Book meeting this coming Monday.

Nov. 16 Red Book Update

14 Nov, 2023

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14 Nov, 2023

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Nov. 20 Red Book Negotiations Update Meeting

Our union is still locked in tough negotiations with Essentia Health over our Red Book - the contract that covers the technical workers at Essentia's Twin Ports facilities. If you're a member of the Red Book unit, there will be an update meeting at the Labor Temple in Hall A on Monday

Nov. 20 Red Book Negotiations Update Meeting

11 Nov, 2023

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11 Nov, 2023

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Essentia Health: Your Workers Deserve Better!

Congratulations to everyone who was able to make it out to last night's rally at the UMD-North Dakota hockey game. We had an amazing turnout, and the response from motorists and pedestrians was fantastic! Essentia Health: Your Workers Deserve Better!

Essentia Health: Your Workers Deserve Better!

10 Nov, 2023

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10 Nov, 2023

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Community Rally Tonight!

Today is the day! We will be holding a sign holding rally in front of the DECC parking ramp on Railroad Street from 5-7pm. Tonight is the UMD-North Dakota hockey game, of which Essentia Health is one of the sponsors.

Community Rally Tonight!