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Response to Essentia's Aug. 10 Message to Red Book Members

Essentia sent you a letter. Here's the rest of the story.

Response to Essentia's Aug. 10 Message to Red Book Members

Elected Officials Support Essentia & Aspirus Workers!

A number of state legislators, county commissioners and city councilors, on both sides of the state line, have issued public statements in support of the tech workers at both Essentia Health and Aspirus who are currently in contract negotiations.  We very much appreciate the support.

Elected Officials Support Essentia & Aspirus Workers!

Hundreds Turn Out in Support of Red Book Contract Fight

On June 30 our union held an informational picket in front of the St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.  The goal was to draw attention to contract negotiations for Red Book tech workers, and inform the community that so far Essentia Health has refused to do right by their workers.

Hundreds Turn Out in Support of Red Book Contract Fight

Addressing Duluth City Council on Negotiations With Essentia

Here is a link to video of Zac Tuominen speaking at last night's Duluth City Council meeting about contract negotiations with Essentia Health:  https://1drv.ms/v/c/c7c207a93fbea1

Addressing Duluth City Council on Negotiations With Essentia

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 negotiations is both sides arriving ready to settle — and Essentia understanding that our members are united behind our proposals.

Update + July 30 Informational Picket

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 7:30pm

WHERE: Duluth Labor Temple basement

Agenda: 

Important July 16 Red Book Negotiations Update Meeting