USW Backs NewRange Studies of NorthMet Mining Project
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today announced its support for NewRange Copper Nickel’s plan to conduct a series of studies for the company’s NorthMet project.
United Steelworkers (USW) District 11 includes the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today announced its support for NewRange Copper Nickel’s plan to conduct a series of studies for the company’s NorthMet project.
Thirty-five USW members in Hibbing, Minn., who work as home care and hospice workers at Fairview Range Medical Center, last month ratified their first union contract, lasting through 11 months of bargaining and overcoming a robust anti-union campaign.
Prior to getting hired at Arconic, Tonya Clark worked in home healthcare where she served some of the most vulnerable community members. Now, she is grateful to lend a hand via her union that feels like home.
The 40 new members work at Edgewood Healthcare Sierra Hills in a variety of positions, including Registered Nurses (RN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), dietary aides, housekeepers, bus drivers, and more.