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Introductory Slide Show for New Members

Our local union has put together a slide show for new members.  We are hoping to start emailing this to everyone once they are hired at any of ou...

Steward Training Has Been Rescheduled

Our local had planned on holding a steward training on April 2.  Mother Nature, however, had other ideas, and sent a snow storm.  That train...

April 29 Women of Steel Conference

The USW District 11 Women of Steel will be having a day long conference on April 29 in Shakopee, Minnesota from 9:30am to 3pm.  At our monthly me...

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24 Jul, 2023

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24 Jul, 2023

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July 24 St. Luke's Negotiations Update

Our next bargaining session with St. Luke's for the tech workers' contract will be on August 14. At our last session we were able to make a little bit of progress. We received a pending tentative agreement regarding an increase to the weekend bonuses.

July 24 St. Luke's Negotiations Update

24 Jul, 2023

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24 Jul, 2023

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July 23 Green Book Wage Re-Opener Update

Our Green Book contract is still in negotiations with Essentia for our Year 3 wage re-opener. The two sides are still very far apart, but there will be another negotiating session on August 16. We'll keep you posted.

July 23 Green Book Wage Re-Opener Update

22 Jul, 2023

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22 Jul, 2023

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July 22 Red Book Update

Quick update: we had an amazing turnout yesterday. It was a strong showing of solidarity, we are unified in our pursuit of a fair contract. The next negotiating session will be Aug. 23, but stay tuned for announcements about further actions between now and then!

July 22 Red Book Update

20 Jul, 2023

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20 Jul, 2023

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July 20 Red Book Update

At the Redbook negotiations table this week, your committee stood strong and continues to fight Essentia’s unsafe flexibility proposals. Now we need YOU! Join your union family as we stand together to show we are united in standing up for patient and worker safety!

July 20 Red Book Update

14 Jul, 2023

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14 Jul, 2023

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Informational Rally at Essentia on July 21!

Our union is locked in tough contract negotiations with Essentia Health for our Red Book contract, as well as a Year 3 wage re-opener for our Green Book contract. We are currently so far apart in negotiations, that we have decided to hold an informational rally in front of the new Vision No

Informational Rally at Essentia on July 21!

05 Jul, 2023

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05 Jul, 2023

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Red Book "Meat & Greet" on July 10

RED BOOK: The Union Negotiating Committee for the Red Book contract is going to be holding a "Meat & Greet" on Monday, July 10 from 4-7:30pm. We'll be gathering in the basement and back yard area of the Duluth Labor Temple (2002 London Road).

Red Book "Meat & Greet" on July 10