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Welcome: You're a Steelworker Now

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...
learn and lead: become a steward

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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Jan 30 St. Luke's Update

ST. LUKE'S UPDATE: Unfortunately when the company paid out the back pay for our current contract, they gave everyone double what they were supposed to. Now they are requiring everyone to pay back that extra money (we checked, and yes, unfortunately, they can legally do that).

Jan 30 St. Luke's Update

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Jan. 26 Red Book Update

The Red Book union negotiating committee will be returning to the bargaining table with Essentia Health on February 6th and 7th. We also have a mediator coming in to assist in finding a path to a fair agreement. We will be sure to share your feedback and concerns.

Jan. 26 Red Book Update

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Lobby Training

RAPID RESPONSE/LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: The Steelworkers are holding trainings for people interested in helping with lobbying state legislatures. There is going to be a two day training from Feb. 13-14 in Madison for Wisconsin and Mar. 12-13 in St. Paul for Minnesota.

Lobby Training

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Red Book Vote THIS Friday!

This Friday (Jan. 5) is the Red Book contract vote! We'll be voting on Essentia's offer. You have to be in person to vote. You can do so either at the Duluth Hospital (6th floor conference room) or the Superior Hospital (ground floor community room) anytime from 6:30am to 7pm.

Red Book Vote THIS Friday!

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Contract Ratified at Sandstone

The workers at Pine Medical Center voted overwhelmingly to ratify the tentative agreement that the union negotiating committee had reached with Essentia Health. The new wages should appear on your paycheck starting the first full pay period after today.

Contract Ratified at Sandstone