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Regional Clinics Negotiation Update

We are in the midst of contract negotiations between the union and Essentia Health regarding the Regional Clinics (Ashland, Hayward, Spooner, Hibbing...

New VP & 2 New Vacancies on Our Executive Board

We’ve had some changes in our local leadership.  Our new president is Susan Wagner-Thomas and our new Vice President is Jenn Horst. Congrats...

Training Opportunity for Future Union Leaders

Every year District 11 of the Steelworkers hosts a training for folks looking to become active members or officers in their local union. It's a four y...

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16 Jun, 2025

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Deadline to Apply for VP is June 17

Just a reminder that tomorrow (June 17) is the deadline for throwing your hat in the ring to be our local union’s Vice President. Our current President, Lindajean Thompson, is stepping down for family reasons.

Deadline to Apply for VP is June 17

30 May, 2025

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Vacancy for the Local Union Vice President

Our Local Union President, Lindajean Thompson is stepping down for family reasons. As a result our current Vice President, Sue Wagner-Thomas, will become our new president. This will be going into effect in mid-June. That means that the rol

Vacancy for the Local Union Vice President

09 May, 2025

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Two Important Opportunites to Show Solidarity

There are two upcoming solidarity actions that we urge our members to support. The first is Tuesday, May 13. The LPNs at the North Shore Estates in west Duluth are going to be holding a one day strike.

Two Important Opportunites to Show Solidarity

18 Apr, 2025

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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 our employers.

Introductory Slide Show for New Members

18 Apr, 2025

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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 training has been rescheduled for May 5. It will run from 9am to 5pm at the Duluth Labor Temple.

Steward Training Has Been Rescheduled

21 Mar, 2025

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21 Mar, 2025

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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 membership meeting we voted to send anyone from our local's Women of Steel committee who would like to attend, plus up to 3 folks who aren't on the c

April 29 Women of Steel Conference