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Charter Document Returned as Local 6500 Turns 60

Charter Document Returned as Local 6500 Turns 60

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

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

July 2023 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

July 2023 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

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!

USW Local 6500 Celebrates 60 Years

2023 Pride Calendar

2023 Pride Calendar

USW Local 6500 Stands Behind Our LGBTQ2S+ Members

USW Local 6500 Stands Behind Our LGBTQ2S+ Members

June 2023 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

Please note the change in meeting schedule.  Meetings will now be held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm and the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm.

June 2023 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

Local 6500 is Holding a 60th Anniversary BBQ for Members and Retirees

Local 6500 is Holding a 60th Anniversary BBQ for Members and Retirees

May 2023 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings and Proposed By-Law Amendments

May 2023 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings and Proposed By-Law Amendments

USW Local 6500 is Looking for Old Photos!

USW Local 6500 is Looking for Old Photos!

Day of Mourning - April 28th

Day of Mourning - April 28th

Minister of Labour to Lower Diesel Emissions in Mines

At a press conference in Sudbury today, USW Local 6500 President Nick Larochelle, along with Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton, announced the first step towards ending occupational illnesses caused by diesel emissions.

Minister of Labour to Lower Diesel Emissions in Mines