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 & Palladino Auto Group announce arrangement exclusively for Local 6500 Members

Message from the President

I am pleased to announce we have been working with the Palladino Auto Group (PAG) to create an exciting community alliance that is now up and running.

Camp Quality Thanks USW Local 6500 for $10,000 Donation

"We wouldn't have been able to run a successful Camp-at-Home program without the $10,000 donation from the United Steelworkers Local Union 6500.  Because of you, we were able to deliver 55 Camp-at-Home boxes and put on an engaging, educational, and meaningful camp program for kids and families affected by childhood cancer and blood disorders"  -- Camp Quality

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Laurentian University Announces First Recipients of the Leo Gerard Scholarship

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