Today is Day 19 of the strike at Essentia Health Deer River. This is an open ended ULP strike by our union siblings in the SEIU union. At the heart of the strike is the fact that Deer River is the lowest paid Essentia facility. Shame on Essentia, and kudos to the workers for taking a stand! Our union is in full support, and has filed the necessary legal paper work for our members to be able to walk their picket line when we are off the clock. We also voted to give them a $1000, and will donate more if the strike continues for long. Individuals can also personally donate to their strike fund (use this link). Also, if you're able, please visit their picket line. Local 9460 members have been out there EVERY week. The pickets every day (they were even out there on Christmas!) on the corner of Division Street & 10th Avenue in Deer River, from 8am to 2pm. And stay tuned for more ways to support this important strike!
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