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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

USW Local 6500 is Looking for Old Photos!

Kim Kmit on Tuesday, April 25 2023 - 9:11am

Day of Mourning - April 28th

Kim Kmit on Monday, April 24 2023 - 1:35pm

Minister of Labour to Lower Diesel Emissions in Mines

Kim Kmit on Tuesday, April 11 2023 - 3:58pm

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.

"We are committed to continuing to advocate for scientifically safe levels of diesel emissions for our underground workers."