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Essentia Deer River Bargaining Updates

News and Updates from Essentia Deer River Bargaining

Strike Flyer

On Thursday, 10/24/24 a 10 day Strike notice was given at Deer River Essentia Health.

The strike will begin on 11/4/24 at 7am and continue until 11/9/24 at 7am. We have 2 strike shifts Monday through Friday, the AM shift is 7am to 12pm and the PM shift is from 12pm to 4pm. Pay will be 75% of wage,

For warm up and bathroom breaks, we will be using the Deer River Family Church of God that is just down the road from where we will be picketing, also a member will bring is big fish house that can be used for warming up in!

For lunches, we are working on what to order and also doing potlucks at the church!

If you have any questions, reach out to the bargaining team or Kayla Schwankl at 218-270-9176

Bargaining Team:
Janelle Denny – Sterile Processing
Sarah Jo Roberts – Surgical Tech
Mindy Jensen – MLT Lab
Becky Shereck – Radiology Tech
Nicole York – Pharmacy Tech
Kristi Giffin – Cook
Melissa Picket – N/A in Nursing Home