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Update + July 30 Informational Picket

Some of you will ask: if mediation is coming, why picket first? Here's the answer. A mediator has no authority to impose terms on anyone. What moves n...
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Important July 16 Red Book Negotiations Update Meeting

Everyone covered by the USW’s Red Book contract is urged to make plans to attend this important membership meeting:WHEN: July 16 7:30am to 7:30pmWHERE...
Chequamegon Clinic Negotaitions Update

Chequamegon Clinic Negotiations Update #1

Chequamegon Clinic Update: Contract negotiations began this past week between United Steelworkers Local 9460 and Aspirus.  The Union Negotiating...

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Sticker Action at Regional Clinics

Bargaining for the Essentia Health Regional Clinics (Ashland, Hayward, Spooner, Hibbing and Ely) resumes Tuesday. Quality workers deserve quality pay! Wear your union sticker tomorrow to show your support for a fair contract. Click the link to learn how to respond to patients.

Sticker Action at Regional Clinics

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Regional Clinic CAT Team

The union is building a communication and action team (CAT) for the Essentia Health Regional Clinics (Ashland, Hayward, Spooner, Hibbing and Ely) to keep you informed during bargaining. Click the link to meet the CAT member in your area.

Regional Clinic CAT Team

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Red Book Meeting

RED BOOK UPDATE: The union is going to be holding an informational meeting for members represented by the Red Book contract. At the meeting we'll be discussing how the wage re-opener with Essentia is going.

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Red Book Wage Re-Opener Update

We had our second session of negotiations with Essentia Health over our year 3 wage re-opener this past Friday. We've had movement back and forth on our initial proposals, such as on call back pay, and we're waiting for the company's response on our wage proposal.

Red Book Wage Re-Opener Update