The union and the company met on June 28 to negotiate new contracts for the Ashland, Hayward, Spooner, Hibbing and Ely Clinics. Essentia Health has yet to move off of their proposal of only 1% raises for each year of the next contract. Today they added the statement, "Essentia does not recognize inflation." Talk to your Unit President to find out what YOU can do to show your solidarity and committment to show Essentia that we deserve a fair contract!
Here is a list of the Unit Presidents:
Ashland = Lori Skaj
Hayward = Tera Parker
Spooner = Charity Hoag
Ely = Laura Pries Erickson
Hibbing = Kathy Wauzynski