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Interested in Becoming a Union Steward

Interested in becoming a union steward? Our union is going to be holding two steward trainings in the month of October. They are one day long, from 9a...
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Oct. 3 Women of Steel Meeting

There will be a Women of Steel District 11 Council meeting on Oct. 3 in Plymouth, MN. It's a day long meeting that will include a tour of the Loram Ma...
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Twin Ports & Iron Range Labor Day Picnics

We want to invite all of our members to the Twin Ports and the Iron Range Labor Day picnics!  Both will be on Monday, September 1. The Twin Ports...

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Local Union Election Results

Local Union Election Results: The counting of the ballots has been completed, and the candidates in the contested races have all been notified off the results. We had two contested races. Brenda Simon was re-elected Treasurer of the Local and Kelli Ritz was re-elected Guard.

Local Union Election Results

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April 16 Red Book Negotiations Update

The union Negotiating Committee met with Essentia Health today.  We were able to wrap up the initial, non-economics portion  of negotiations (stuff relating to contract language clean-up and clarification), and we presented our economic proposals.  The company didn’t respond to our

April 16 Red Book Negotiations Update

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Worker's Memorial Day Vigil

Join us for a one hour Worker's Memorial Day Vigil where we'll be honoring the hardships and sacrifices that healthcare workers have had to endure during this pandemic. Gather in front of the Gloria Dei Church to get signs and other supplies.

Worker's Memorial Day Vigil

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Ecumen Lakeshore Contract Ratified!

The tentative agreement that had been reached between Ecumen and the Union Negotiating Committee has been approved unanimously. Thank you to the Negotiating Committee for their hard work, and for everyone who voted.  Congrats to the Ecumen workers on your new contract!

Ecumen Lakeshore Contract Ratified!