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Growing Income Inequality in the U.S.

Democracy is tough for 1 percenters.

They’ve got all that money but, hypothetically, no more voting power than their chauffeur or yacht captain or nanny.

Growing Income Inequality in the U.S.

Fall Update From Our President

It is that time of year, please get out and vote on November 6th. 

Fall Update From Our President

Health Care Workers Attend International Women's Conference

Some 1,200 union activists participated in the 2018 Women of Steel Conference Oct. 15-17, representing a massive, energetic showing that brought together USW members from across North America.

Health Care Workers Attend International Women's Conference

Report on the Local 9460 Rummage Sale

Our union held a fundraising rummage sale at the Duluth Labor Temple on Sept. 29.  We raised money for a United Way program through which our union buys holiday presents for struggling families.

Report on the Local 9460 Rummage Sale

Report on the Union Leadership Training Conference at Ruttger's

In September I went to the Charley Richardson Educational Institute.  This was my second year in the program, and the theme was “Building Your Skills as a Union Leader.” 

Report on the Union Leadership Training Conference at Ruttger's

Are the Days of Needle-Free Blood Draws Close?

More than 400 million blood draws take place in the United States each year, and while they provide vital diagnostic information, they also cause anxiety in patients and represent a significant safety risk to health care workers, writes John Palmer for Patient Safety and Quality Health Care.

Are the Days of Needle-Free Blood Draws Close?