We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
Your local bargaining committee has been hard at work over the past week in continued effects bargaining with Viatris. The company and the International union are scheduling talks for next week in hopes of finalizing a severance agreement that reflects your years of dedication and service.
Though like we said before, there is nothing the company can give you that will make up for its decision to close our facility. But we will do everything in our power to ease the burden of this transition, whatever it may bring.
Tomorrow (Saturday, June 26) we are holding an informational picket demanding that Essentia invest in their workers. We have sacrificed much during the last couple of years. We stepped up to help our community get through the pandemic, and our reward was layoffs, dramatically increased work loads and now tough contract negotiations where what is being offered by Essentia is underwhelming to say the least. We deserve better!
The picket will be from 4:30-5:30pm at the corner of Haines Road and Miller Trunk Hwy. We'll have extra signs on hand. Everyone is welcome! If you have questions about parking when you arrive, text (218) 391-7793.
Employment Insurance Contact Information and Links
EI Call Centre: 1-800-206-7218
Submit an eService Request. Fill in your information and a Service Canada Agent will call you directly within two business days: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/
Regular Order of Business Local President Donna Hokiro will be in attendance Discussion on Unit Officials composition Discussion on potential merger with another Unit
