This coming Wednesday there is going to be a solidarity rally in Duluth in support of the striking workers at Essentia Health Deer River. The Deer River workers, who are part of the SEIU union, have been on strike for over a month. These courageous workers have been out there on the picket line every day - no matter how cold - even on Christmas and New Years. They are fighting to get their wages brought up to the same level as Essentia workers at other facilities, and they're refusing Essentia's proposals to be able to move workers between any facility.
Our union stands 100% behind the Deer River strikers. We have filed the legal paperwork so that our members can join this protest when they are off of the clock. Please stop by if you can, even for just a little bit. It's SO important to stand with workers who are on strike. We can't let Essentia play the divide and conquer game. Lets show them that Duluth is a union town by turning out in support of them at this solidarity rally!
The rally will be from 4 to 6pm on Wednesday, January 15. It'll be on 2nd Street in front of the main entrance of the new St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Hope to see you there!