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40th Annual Day of Mourning

Hundreds attended the USW Local 6500 Day of Mourning event to remember and honour those who lost their lives, were injured or became ill due to occupational disease while at work. We also remember

Sudbury & District Labour Council Holds Labour Canvass

Kim Kmit on Tuesday, October 8 2019 - 4:01pm

Greetings,

Please join the Sudbury and District Labour Council for a labour canvass on Wednesday, October 9th at 5:30 p.m.

All Candidates Debate - October 8, 2019

Kim Kmit on Friday, October 4 2019 - 12:20pm

A Message from your Political Action Committee

Kim Kmit on Friday, October 4 2019 - 12:13pm

Hello Fellow Activists!

With the federal election just around the corner, NDP candidates in our community are in for a fight to the end. As chair as the Political Action Committee, I'm reaching out to any and all members who can donate some time to help support Beth Mairs and the federal NDP in Sudbury. I for one am tired of politicians who only show up for cheque presentations and ribbon cuttings. Beth is ready to put workers first.

Local 6500 Supports USW Local 2020 Members Locked Out at Care Partners

Kim Kmit on Thursday, October 3 2019 - 1:56pm

Retired Local 6500 Member Cathy Mulroy Launches Book

Kim Kmit on Tuesday, October 1 2019 - 10:56pm

Cathy Mulroy was one of the first female employees hired at Inco. This is her story about fighting for respect and equality for women in a male dominated work environment. Please be sure to drop by the Steel Hall on Sunday to support Cathy and to pick up a book!

My View from the Blackened Rocks

Protest Doug Ford on October 3, 2019

Kim Kmit on Tuesday, October 1 2019 - 3:36pm

The following message is from your Political Action Committee:

Together with the Sudbury District Labour Council, a protest has been organized on Thursday, Oct 3 at 5 pm. (Outside Verdicciho's Resturant - on public property). Doug Ford has organized a $600/plate fundraiser for the Conservative Party, and it's time we welcomed Mr. Ford to our community.