USW Local 6500

Welcome to USW Local 6500

Local 6500 has over 2600 members in the Sudbury area alone, representing production and maintenance workers in mining, milling, smelting and refining at Vale’s Sudbury operations.

Local 6500 members take pride in being good neighbours and helping to build a strong, vibrant community. Please feel free to drop by to speak to your Union Representatives; that’s what we’re here for!

Recent News

Union Contacts During COVID-19 Health Concerns & Restrictions

Kim Kmit on Wednesday, March 18 - 3:46pm

March Membership Meeting Cancelled

Kim Kmit on Monday, March 16 - 10:52pm

Labour Leader Leo Gerard Honoured with New Legacy Fund at Laurentian (With Video)

Kim Kmit on Friday, February 21 - 10:05am

A proud moment for USW Local 6500 to be a contributing partner to this great cause, along with USW Local 2020, USW District 6, USW Canadian National Office and Laurentian University! See CTV Northern Ontario Video Here

USW LOCAL 6500 CURLING BONSPIEL - April 3-4, 2020

Kim Kmit on Friday, February 7 - 12:43pm

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USW Blog Feed

Crisis Comes at Worst Time for Struggling Canadian Workers and Families — Mar 28
COVID-19 Resources for Workers — Mar 27
Joint USW Local Union Statement on Teck Temporary Slowdown March 23, 2020 — Mar 23
USW COVID-19 Demands to Federal and Provincial Governments — Mar 23
CORONAVIRUS: A Guide for USW Canadian Members — Mar 20