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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Congratulations to Leo Gerard on his appointment to the Companion of the Order of Canada

To read more, click HERE...

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USW Local 6500 Celebrates 60 Years

Thank you to members, retirees and friends who joined us to celebrate our 60th year as a chartered Local Union. We hope you enjoy these photos from the event. Here's to 60 more!

Recent News

"Rock the Bullet" Tailgate Fundraiser for the Homeless & Opioid Crisis in Sudbury

Kim Kmit on Friday, August 18 - 12:00pm

Local 6500 Presented with Plaque to Commemorate 60th Anniversary

Kim Kmit on Wednesday, August 9 - 2:25pm

USW International President Tom Conway, National Director Marty Warren and District 6 Director Myles Sullivan presented Local 6500 with a plaque congratulating them on their 60th Anniversary of a Chartered Local Union.