6500 Blog

Steelworkers pushing to protect workers from impacts of diesel exhaust

Local 6500 president Nick Larochelle said his own father passed away from lung disease and it’s critical to protect today’s miners from debilitating and deadly illness. “Occupational exposure for diesel particulate in Ontario is way too high,” he said. “Tonight is the start of an important lobbying program to get that number down.”

Steelworkers pushing to protect workers from impacts of diesel exhaust

Steelworkers pushing to protect workers from impacts of diesel exhaust

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Steelworkers pushing to protect workers from impacts of diesel exhaust

December Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

December Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

35th Annual Edgar Burton Christmas Food Drive Kick-Off

35th Annual Edgar Burton Christmas Food Drive Kick-Off

November Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

November Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

October Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

October Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

USW Local 6500 honours those children who lost their lives in residential schools and supports survivors on their journey to healing. 

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Steelworkers out in full force at 2022 Labour Day Festivities

After two years of modified Labour Day events due to the pandemic, Steelworkers were happy to gather to pay tribute to working Sudburians and their families.  (Click "Read More" to view photos...)

Steelworkers out in full force at 2022 Labour Day Festivities

September 2022 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

September 2022 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

USW Local 6500 holds BBQ for Miners for Cancer

On Thursday, August 31st, Local 6500 opened it's facilities to hold a Community Barbecue in support of Miners for Cancer. Donations were accepted in exchange for burgers, hotdogs and other snacks.

USW Local 6500 holds BBQ for Miners for Cancer

USW Local 6500 Proudly Supports Five ¢ity

Five ¢ity is an annual event that gives people struggling with mental health issues the opportunity to gather and meet others who are also suffering.  It also allows those who are finding their way to recovery to give hope when it sems like there is none.  Local 6500 is proud

USW Local 6500 Proudly Supports Five ¢ity

USW and Doyle Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Form Partnership to Provide Savings for Local 6500 Members & Retirees

USW and Doyle Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Form Partnership to Provide Savings for Local 6500 Members & Retirees