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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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USW Local 6500 and Vale Base Metals raise over $786,000 for United Way
Members of United Steelworkers Local 6500, in partnership with Vale Base Metals, raised $786,400 for the United Way of Northeastern Ontario through their 43rd annual joint fundraising campaign. The to... —
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Celebrating 30 years of Black History Month in Canada
A statement from USW Canada’s Directors on Black History Month 2026 marks the 30th year of celebrating Black History Month in Canada and the USW shares the national theme of “Honouring Black Brillianc... —
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USW members join a health and safety exchange with Mexican brothers and sisters
In the summer of 2025, Steelworkers joined a delegation of Canadian union representatives to travel to Mexico for a technical exchange on occupational health and safety with unions from both countries... —
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Steelworkers make great neighbours
The union is a pillar of support for the communities in which our members live and work. Steelworkers contribute to the community in many ways. Take pride in and be inspired by these recent initiative... —
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Get to know USW activists
SHELLEY SAVOURYTraffic Clerk Marine AtlanticTC Local 1976, Unit 551, District 6Port aux Basques, N.L. What do you do? As part of my job, I get to tell you where to go. I’m a Traffic Clerk for Marine A... —