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! 

Letter from District Director Marty Warren to Ministry of Labour

Your Local Union has been hard at work with your safety at the forefront as we battle this pandemic.

Recent News

USW Local 6500 Curling Bonspiel - April 9-10, 2021

Open Letter - Defending the Hometown University We Built Together

Local 6500 Post-Secondary School Scholarships Now Available

Local 6500 Post-Secondary School Scholarships are now available! If you are a member with children attending a post-secondary institution this fall, application forms are available by contacting the Worker Representative in your Plant or by contacting Kimberly Kmit at 705-675-3381 ext. 238 or by email - [email protected]. Click the "Read More" link below to view available scholarships.

Upcoming OCHOW Webinar for Occupational Disease Clusters

The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers wants to make you aware of two free public information webinars that are being offered this week and next that are relevant to our members and their families. 

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