Adam Evenstad

Articles by Adam Evenstad

Read- 1189 Long Term Care Worker's Powerful Statment

June 7th, 2022

I wish that I had more one-on-one time with my residents. I wish that I could read stories to my residents who are blind and sing with my residents who love music. I wish I could paint their nails and curl their h.png

"I've been asking CNAs to write statements and stories about their situation since the pandemic started. This one came to me recently out of Chisholm, on the Iron Range. I thought this one illustrated beautifully what the members in this position do, and why they are so crushed by what they are experiencing with not only themselves, but their residents. We need to keep looking for solutions and sources of hope for these workers!" - Adam Evenstad, Union Representative from the Duluth Office

Read Paige's experience in her own words below

Waterview Pines Ratifies Wage Reopener

February 21st, 2022

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On January 5, 2022 UFCW 1189 members at The Waterview Pines voted unanimously to ratify wage increases negotiated by their committee. As many of us know, direct care staff, such as CNAs, have historically gotten the lion’s share of wage increases. This time around, the word of the day was solidarity as committee members Elizabeth Ellise, Jessica Larson and Nikole Snyder stood firmly in support of each other and all members in every department, stating they would not leave the table without getting a substantial increase for the often-forgotten support staff.

Cornerstone Villa Says Goodbye to Longtime Steward, Welcomes Two New Ones

January 10th, 2022

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After seven years as a UFCW 1189 Steward, Joe Jones, of Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, is moving on to another career. During his tenure Joe was a charismatic advocate for his fellow workers. He instituted monthly meet and greets with the rep and there was never a person that didn’t know him or know that he was the one they could go to for help or just a friendly ear. He always made sure everyone was heard.

Northern Pines Clerical Workers Pass New Agreement

October 28th, 2021

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A special thanks goes out to Cathy Larson and Michele Otto for their role in negotiating a new 3-year contract for the clerical staff at Essentia’s Northern Pines Medical Center. They made their voices heard throughout the process and on October 12 membership voted unanimously to accept a new 3-year deal. The new CBA will force the Employer to pay a 1-hour minimum for any meetings that are scheduled during an employee’s day off where previously, the Employer could pay as little as fifteen minutes.

Arbitrator Rules in Favor of UFCW 1189 in COVID-19 Testing Pay

August 3rd, 2021

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UFCW Local 1189 prevailed in the arbitration against Monarch Healthare Management regarding COVID-19 testing. The arbitrator ruled that employees should be paid for one (1) hour or longer if it took longer to come in on their off time for testing. The award is retroactive to September 14, 2020. The Union will be working with the Employer and the facilities to ensure employees who were not paid per the arbitrator’s award get paid. Please contact your Union Representative if you have any questions.