In the Community

Tampon Tuesday Event at Steel Hall March 7th

USW Local 6500 Participates in the 2023 Allan Epps Hockey Challenge

Local 6500 entered a team in this year's Allan Epps Hockey Challenge to raise money for Miners for Cancer, winning two of their three games.  The event took place January 26-29, 2023.

USW Local 6500 and the Steelworkers Humanity Fund Presents Cheque to Sudbury Food Bank

 On Thursday, January 26th, USW Local 6500 presented a cheque to the Sudbury Food Bank on behalf of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. 

The Sudbury Food Bank is so important to our community, and with the difficult economic times, not only is the need increasing, but many Sudburians are finding it harder to dig deep into their pockets to help the charitable organizations they are normally committed to. 

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.”

35th Annual Edgar Burton Christmas Food Drive Kick-Off

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. 

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...)

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. All funds raised go to patient care, equipment and research at the Northeast Cancer Centre right here in Sudbury.

In addition to donating the space for the event, Local 6500 presented the organization with a cheque to help those in our community who are affected by cancer.  (Click "Read More" to view photo)