Local Union News

Local 6500 44th Annual Children’s Christmas Party

The 44th Annual Children's Christmas Party was a huge success this year with lots of happy kids enjoying gifts, snacks and of course, Santa!  

Membership Meeting Notice - June 16, 2021

VOTING IS NOW OPEN

Voting is now open!!!

Please visit www.usw6500.isivote.com or call 1-888-357-7482 to place your vote on the current contract offer. You will need your Personal Identification Number. Please support your Bargaining Committee and reject this offer.  

In Solidarity, Bargaining Committee

 

Zoom Links to Information Sessions - Monday, June 14, 2021

MEMBER INFORMATION SESSIONS – 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

 Zoom Meeting Links

 When: Jun 14, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: General Membership Information Sessions

 Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82434401186?pwd=U04vQzB1Y2d4amVLV1d5dFZUWE41dz09

Vale Tables New Concessionary Offer that Falls Short, Benefit Cuts Remain

SUDBURY, Ont., 13 June 2021 – The 2,500 members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500 in Sudbury voted to strike on June 1st to protect health benefits and proper compensation during good times. After provoking the strike with its concessionary demands, mining giant Vale has tabled a second contract offer that includes similar take-aways with minimal improvements.

Concessions and Highlights of Contract Offer - June 13, 2021

Your Bargaining Committee at the Clarabelle Line - June 11, 2021

Letter of Support and Solidarity from USW National Director and District 6 Director

Message of Support from Percy Hatfield, MPP - Windsor-Tecumseh

Hi Jamie.  I'm sending positive thoughts from Windsor for an early end to the Steel Workers strike in Sudbury.  

This takes me back to the summer of 2005 when the CBC locked us out for 2 months. I was on the national bargaining team, we had been at the table off and on for a year and a half - when they locked us out in August and kept us out for 2 months until the NHL season was starting and there was ad revenue to generate.  I lost a lot of respect for the CBC for their callous behavior and treatment of their dedicated employees.