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Interested in Becoming a Union Steward

Interested in becoming a union steward? Our union is going to be holding two steward trainings in the month of October. They are one day long, from 9a...
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Oct. 3 Women of Steel Meeting

There will be a Women of Steel District 11 Council meeting on Oct. 3 in Plymouth, MN. It's a day long meeting that will include a tour of the Loram Ma...
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Twin Ports & Iron Range Labor Day Picnics

We want to invite all of our members to the Twin Ports and the Iron Range Labor Day picnics!  Both will be on Monday, September 1. The Twin Ports...

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Jan 30 St. Luke's Update

ST. LUKE'S UPDATE: Unfortunately when the company paid out the back pay for our current contract, they gave everyone double what they were supposed to. Now they are requiring everyone to pay back that extra money (we checked, and yes, unfortunately, they can legally do that).

Jan 30 St. Luke's Update

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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.

Jan. 26 Red Book Update

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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.

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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.

Red Book Vote THIS Friday!