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Welcome to USW Local 6500
Local 6500 has over 3000 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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Steelworkers at Highland Valley Copper issue 72-hour strike notice
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 7619 has issued 72-hour strike notice to Teck’s Highland Valley Copper (HVC) operation near Logan Lake, B.C., following unsuccessful negotiations... —
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Building worker solidarity across North America in uncertain times
The jobs of thousands of USW members have been plunged into uncertainty due to U.S. tariffs, outsourcing and offshoring. In 2025, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has supported initiatives that he... —
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Steelworkers urge governments to invest in Alberta workers following vote to remain in Canada
Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers Director for Western Canada, released the following statement following the Alberta referendum vote: “Albertans have made their voices heard. They want to remain part... —
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Tomorrow is Alberta Referendum Day – Vote REMAIN. Vote NO to the nine.
Tomorrow, October 19, is Referendum Day in Alberta. Your vote matters! Steelworkers know that our province needs solutions, not scapegoats. Leadership, not chaos. We need governments focused on streng... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – September 2026
Retired workers in Bolivia fighting for pension justice All workers should have the right to rest and security after years of work. Yet many workers in Canada and around the world are excluded f... —