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Red Book Negotiations Survey Results

We want to thank everyone who took the time to fill our Red Book negotiations survey.  Your union negotiating team using the information that you...

Foxes & Fireflies is Supporting Next Gen's Book Drive!

Foxes and Fireflies, which is an amazing bookstore in Superior, has agreed to give a 10% discount to anyone buying children's books for our book drive...

March Membership Meeting

Just a reminder that our union's March membership meeting will be this coming Tuesday (March 17) at 5:30pm.  We'll be meeting in Room 202 of the...

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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

22 Jun, 2023

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22 Jun, 2023

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June 22 Red Book Negotiations Update

RED BOOK: There will be an in person meeting tonight for Red Book members. We'll be updating folks on how negotiations are going with Essentia, and what our next steps are going to be. We'll also be distributing supplies for future actions. Please try to make it if you can.

June 22 Red Book Negotiations Update