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Two Important Opportunites to Show Solidarity

There are two upcoming solidarity actions that we urge our members to support.  The first is Tuesday, May 13.  The LPNs at the North Shore E...
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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...
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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...

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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 membership meeting we voted to send anyone from our local's Women of Steel committee who would like to attend, plus up to 3 folks who aren't on the c

April 29 Women of Steel Conference

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Contract Ratified at Ecumen Lakeshore

Thank you to everyone who fill out and mailed in their negotiations survey.  Our Negotiating Committee used them for when contract negotiations took place on February 11th.  We have reached a tentative agreement with the employer, and by the time you get this newsletter the vote will ha

Contract Ratified at Ecumen Lakeshore

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Mock Lobby Day training

The Rapid Response project of the United Steelworkers is holding a Mock Lobby Day class. This is a training for how to lobby elected officials on behalf of the union. The class will be on March 26 down in St. Paul, MN.

Mock Lobby Day training