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February Membership Meeting

Just a reminder that our union's February membership meeting will be this coming Tuesday (Feb. 17) at 5:30pm.  We'll be meeting in Room 202 of th...
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Help Stop the Elimination of Recreational Therapist Jobs @ Essentia

Essentia Health has announced that they will be eliminating nearly all of their Recreational Therapist positions.   The reasons cited are “budget...
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Local 9460 College Scholarships for 2026!

It's that time of year again!  The application period for the 2026 United Steelworkers Local 9460 college scholarships is now open.  Childre...

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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.

Lobby Training