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!

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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!

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President's Report - August 4, 2021

Recent News

USW Local 6500 Participates in the 2023 Allan Epps Hockey Challenge

Kim Kmit on Yesterday, January 31 - 12:53pm

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

Kim Kmit on Friday, January 27 - 3:53pm

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.