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Essentia Health, striking Deer River union to meet in negotiations

The entrance to Essentia Health-Deer River on Dec. 13, 2024.
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The entrance to Essentia Health-Deer River on Dec. 13, 2024.

The union also announced an informational picket is scheduled outside of Essentia Health-St. Mary's hospital in Duluth on Jan. 15, 2025.

DEER RIVER — Striking workers at Essentia Health-Deer River announced that the Service Employees International Union and Essentia leaders will meet at the negotiating table later this month as the strike reaches its 40th day.

Negotiations with a mediator are set to resume on Jan. 22 and 23.

In a news release, union leaders stated they “look forward to returning to the bargaining table in an effort to reach an agreement that recognizes SEIU members' great work and supports quality health care in Deer River."

An informational picket is planned outside of Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth between 4 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15.