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Report on the Next Gen District 11 Conference

This was the first ever District 11 Next Gen conference that took place in Kansas City Missouri, and 10 of our members were able to attend. These incl...

Holiday Cards for Local Veterans

Our local union is going to be doing holiday cards for local veterans against this year.  Swing by our office anytime from 2 to 7pm on December 8...

Essentia Guest Services Welcome Meeting

Several months ago the Guest Services workers at Essentia Health rejoined our union.  Since then we have been in negotiations with the company ov...

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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

29 Jun, 2023

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29 Jun, 2023

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June 29 St. Luke's Update

We are nearing the end of non-economic part of negotiations, and we submitted our initial economic proposals to St. Luke's. The employer had some questions about our proposals, but didn't give us any kind of a response yet. We'll be meeting again on July 17.

June 29 St. Luke's Update

29 Jun, 2023

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29 Jun, 2023

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Red Book Solidarity Action This Friday!

RED BOOK SOLIDARITY ACTION: We are asking all of our members to wear a red, union sticker at work tomorrow (Friday, June 30).

Red Book Solidarity Action This Friday!

27 Jun, 2023

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27 Jun, 2023

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June 27 Green Book Wage Re-Opener Update

There was another negotiation session today between our union and Essentia Health over the Year 3 raise for the Green Book contract. We were able to get the employer off there insulting proposal for only a 1% raise, at least a little bit.

June 27 Green Book Wage Re-Opener Update

26 Jun, 2023

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26 Jun, 2023

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June 26 Green Book Wage Re-Opener Update

We met with Essentia Health for the second time to discuss the Year 3 wage re-opener for the Green Book contract. The employer is claiming that they are stretched financially due to inflation, low reimbursements and high costs.

June 26 Green Book Wage Re-Opener Update