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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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10 Aug, 2018

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10 Aug, 2018

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White House Targets Home Health Care Workers

Unions provide a vital lifeline for home health care workers, many of whom put in long hours with few benefits. But union rights for these workers are now coming under attack, writes Michael Hiltzik for the Los Angeles Times.

White House Targets Home Health Care Workers

09 Aug, 2018

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09 Aug, 2018

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Report on the “Engage & Unify USW Healthcare Workers” Conference

My name is Brenda Robinson and I am a steward at Lake Superior Community Health Center. I am from Local 9460 District 11 of the United Steel Workers.

Report on the “Engage & Unify USW Healthcare Workers” Conference

09 Aug, 2018

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09 Aug, 2018

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USW Condemns the Supreme Court Janus Ruling

The United Steelworkers union strongly condemns the split decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to side with big-money interests and harm the ability of public sector workers to collectively bargain.

USW Condemns the Supreme Court Janus Ruling

08 Aug, 2018

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08 Aug, 2018

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Radio Program on Unionists Who Have Beat Addiction and PTSD

Allan McDougall, program coordinator for the USW’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), will soon host a weekly radio program featuring true stories from union members who have triumphed over addiction, me

Radio Program on Unionists Who Have Beat Addiction and PTSD

01 Aug, 2018

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01 Aug, 2018

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Update on Flu Vaccine Grievance

On November 13, 2017, we wrote to update you on the steps the USW was taking to challenge the mandatory flu vaccination policy. The grievance challenging the policy was taken to arbitration at a two-day hearing on March 28 and 29, 2018. The USW put extensive time and resources into pr

Update on Flu Vaccine Grievance

08 May, 2018

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08 May, 2018

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Protect Those Who Save Lives

Working in a hospital, nursing home or ambulance is dangerous. Sometimes fatally so. It’s not so much that a worker might catch a communicable disease, although that happens.

Protect Those Who Save Lives