Local Union News

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!

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.

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.

Updated Procedure for Children's Christmas Party

December 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

43rd Annual Children's Christmas Party

November 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

October 20, 2021 Membership/Health & Safety Meetings

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.