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Ratification Vote for Red Book TA on Monday

The ratification vote for the Essentia Health Red Book Tentative Agreement is all set for this coming Monday.  You can vote in Duluth or Superior...

Green Book Unit Chair Vacancy

We are looking for folks to throw their hat into the ring to be the Unit Chair for our Green Book contract at Essentia Health.  Our current Unit...

Red Book Tentative Agreement

Click this link to view the complete Red Book Tentative Agreement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2ajqRIyJsMi9yjRzLHapwW4KZc34-7Y/edit?us...

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15 Sep, 2026

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Red Book Tentative Agreement Q & A Meeting

On Thursday, Sept. 17 the union will be holding a day long Q & A online meeting that you can log into anytime between 7am and 6pm and ask any questions that you have.

Red Book Tentative Agreement Q & A Meeting

14 Sep, 2026

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Red Book Tentative Agreement Reached

A Tentative Agreement has been reached between Essentia Health and the United Steelworkers over the Red Book contract. We are hoping to have it up online tomorrow when we finish proofreading the copy Essentia sent us. Stay tuned!

Red Book Tentative Agreement Reached

08 Sep, 2026

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Union Sticker Action at Aspirus on Sept. 22

UPCOMING ASPIRUS ACTION: At our next bargaining session on September 22, we're asking all of our members and allies at St. Luke's to wear a union sticker or pin to work. You should already have a sticker, but if you don't, reach out to a steward or our office.

Union Sticker Action at Aspirus on Sept. 22

SLH workers holding Fair Contract Now signs

04 Sep, 2026

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Aspirus SLH Update ~ Non-Economics Complete

Your negotiating committee has wrapped up non-economic bargaining with Aspirus St. Luke’s and is now heading into economic bargaining. Movement from the employer was limited, but we still walked away with real wins.

Aspirus SLH Update ~ Non-Economics Complete

28 Aug, 2026

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Pine Medical Center Negotiations Update #1

This week your union negotiations committee for three days of contract talks with Essentia. We are just at the early stages of negotiations, but already some progress has been made. We are working on getting holiday pay (which is 2.5x normal rate of pay

Pine Medical Center Negotiations Update #1

19 Aug, 2026

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Upcoming Conferences & the MN State Fair

There are a couple of upcoming opportunities for members of our union to represent us at important upcoming events. If you are interested in attending any of the following events below, reach out to our office at (218) 724-5223.

Upcoming Conferences & the MN State Fair