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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!
USW Canada
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The real test for the Carney government: Delivering for workers
After Justin Trudeau’s resignation and a swift leadership race easily won by Mark Carney, Canadians went to the polls last April amid a growing tariff war threatening thousands of Canadian jobs. While... —
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USW organizing successes
The USW’s commitment to support health-care workers who want the security and benefits of union membership led to another organizing success recently when more than 150 retirement home employees in Aj... —
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Movies and water slides – with a side of union education
USW locals are receiving thousands of dollars towards the cost of hosting community events. There are two catches: the locals must contribute to the USW Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) and... —
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Building bridges of solidarity in response to Trump’s trade war
Amid Trump’s trade war on Canada’s manufacturing capacity and its workers, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund organized a tour by partner unions from Mexico and Canadian experts to discuss the tariff impa... —
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DF Barnes workers vote overwhelmingly to join United Steelworkers union
Long Harbour, N.L. – Workers at DF Barnes have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the United Steelworkers (USW), achieving a major organizing victory rooted in determination and collective action... —