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Update + July 30 Informational Picket

Some of you will ask: if mediation is coming, why picket first? Here's the answer. A mediator has no authority to impose terms on anyone. What moves negotiations is both sides arriving ready to settle — and Essentia understanding that our members are united behind our proposals.

Update + July 30 Informational Picket

Important July 16 Red Book Negotiations Update Meeting

Everyone covered by the USW’s Red Book contract is urged to make plans to attend this important membership meeting:

WHEN: July 16 7:30am to 7:30pm

WHERE: Duluth Labor Temple basement

Agenda: 

Important July 16 Red Book Negotiations Update Meeting

Chequamegon Clinic Negotiations Update #1

Chequamegon Clinic Update: Contract negotiations began this past week between United Steelworkers Local 9460 and Aspirus.  The Union Negotiating Committee is made up of four people, Steelworkers’ Staff Rep Michele Fredrickson, Local Union President Sue Wagner-Thomas, and two wor

Chequamegon Clinic Negotiations Update #1

Red Book Negotiations #6

Essentia's most recent update says we haven't moved. Here are the facts from this past week of negotiations:

Red Book Negotiations #6

Aspirus SLH Update #1

Aspirus Update: Today our union had our first day of bargaining with Aspirus SLH. We presented our non-economic proposals. We reached a few tentative agreements and made movement on others.

Aspirus SLH Update #1

Red Book Negotiations #5

We had a very busy week at the bargaining table and want to share an update on our progress. 

Red Book Negotiations #5