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Jan. 26 Red Book Update

The Red Book union negotiating committee will be returning to the bargaining table with Essentia Health on February 6th and 7th. We also have a mediator coming in to assist in finding a path to a fair agreement. We will be sure to share your feedback and concerns.

Lobby Training

RAPID RESPONSE/LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: The Steelworkers are holding trainings for people interested in helping with lobbying state legislatures. There is going to be a two day training from Feb. 13-14 in Madison for Wisconsin and Mar. 12-13 in St. Paul for Minnesota. Our Local has voted to send up to 5 members to each.

Red Book Rejects Essentia's "Final" Offer

We had a HISTORIC turnout today for our contract vote. The Red Book membership voted overwhelmingly to reject Essentia Health's "final" offer. Stay tuned for announcements in the days ahead about our next steps!

Red Book Vote THIS Friday!

This Friday (Jan. 5) is the Red Book contract vote! We'll be voting on Essentia's offer. You have to be in person to vote. You can do so either at the Duluth Hospital (6th floor conference room) or the Superior Hospital (ground floor community room) anytime from 6:30am to 7pm. We'll see you there!

Contract Ratified at Sandstone

The workers at Pine Medical Center voted overwhelmingly to ratify the tentative agreement that the union negotiating committee had reached with Essentia Health. The new wages should appear on your paycheck starting the first full pay period after today. We had a great participation; thank you to everyone who turned out to vote!

Jan. 5 Red Book Contract Vote

On Friday, January 5 the union is going to be holding a vote on Essentia's contract offer. The vote will take place at the new Duluth hospital. We'll be in the conference room next to the chapel on the 6th floor from 6:30am to 7pm. Or you can vote at those same times in the Community Room of the Superior Hospital.

Red Book Negotiatins Update Meeting

There is going to be a meeting for union members covered by the Red Book contract on Thursday, Dec. 28. It'll be from 4 to 7pm in Hall A in the basement of the Duluth Labor Temple. The meeting is to give folks an update on how contract negotiations are going with Essentia Health. Please let your co-workers know!

Pine Medical Center Ratification Vote

The union negotiating committee and Essentia have arrived at a tentative agreement for the Pine Medical Center contract.  A copy of it has been mailed out to everyone at PMC. On January 3 we will be in the Pine Medical Center conference room from 7-8:30am, 12-1pm and 2:45-3:45pm.  Come by to ask any questions and get a ballot to vote on whether to accept or reject the agreement.  You must be physically present to vote.