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January 2022 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings Cancelled

Due to the new Provincial guidelines for assembling indoors, the January 19, 2022 Membership, Health & Safety, Stewards and Women’s Committee meetings have been cancelled.

Thank you for your continued support and patience.

January 2022 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings Cancelled

Steelworkers observe the season of giving with donations to Sudbury's less fortunate

Steelworkers observe the season of giving with donations to Sudbury's less fortunate

USW Local 6500 & Canadian Blood Services - 31 Days of Giving

USW Local 6500 is challenging you!

Come in and donate plasma in December! Your donation will have a positive impact on those who rely on lifesaving medicines made from plasma. 

It may just be the most important gift you give this holiday season.

USW Local 6500 & Canadian Blood Services - 31 Days of Giving

December 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings Cancelled

Due to the rising number of COVID cases and the updated guidelines for assembling indoors, the Executive Board has made the decision to cancel the December Membership, Health & Safety, Contracting Out and Women’s Committee meetings scheduled for this Wednesday, December 15th. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

December 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings Cancelled

Updated Procedure for Children's Christmas Party

Updated Procedure for Children's Christmas Party

December 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

December 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

43rd Annual Children's Christmas Party

43rd Annual Children's Christmas Party

November 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

November 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

USW Local 6500 encourages one and all to take part in this important fundraising event

USW Local 6500 encourages one and all to take part in this important fundraising event

October 20, 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

October 20, 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

UPDATE: Miners and Rescue Crews Safely Above Ground

Earlier this morning around 4:45 a.m., all remaining workers were evacuated from the Totten Mine, outside of Sudbury. All rescue crew members made it up safely to the surface, ending a two and a half day mission.

UPDATE: Miners and Rescue Crews Safely Above Ground

UPDATE: Rescue effort continues, press conference postponed to tomorrow (Wednesday)

SUDBURY, Ont., September 28, 2021 – Rescue efforts continue for the remaining four workers who are still underground at Vale’s Totten Mine. Earlier today, 35 workers were safely evacuated and are now resting at home.

UPDATE: Rescue effort continues, press conference postponed to tomorrow (Wednesday)