USW Local 6500

Welcome to USW Local 6500

Local 6500 has over 2600 members in the Sudbury area alone, representing production and maintenance workers in mining, milling, smelting and refining at Vale’s Sudbury operations.

Local 6500 members take pride in being good neighbours and helping to build a strong, vibrant community. Please feel free to drop by to speak to your Union Representatives; that’s what we’re here for!

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40th Annual Day of Mourning

Hundreds attended the USW Local 6500 Day of Mourning event to remember and honour those who lost their lives, were injured or became ill due to occupational disease while at work. We also remember