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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President’s Report - May 8, 2020

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Letter from District Director Marty Warren to Ministry of Labour

Your Local Union has been hard at work with your safety at the forefront as we battle this pandemic.

Recent News

Updated List of COVID-19 Symptoms - HSN Bulletin - May 4, 2020

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Kim Kmit on Tuesday, May 5 - 1:35pm

Day Of Mourning Message from President Nick Larochelle

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Kim Kmit on Tuesday, April 28 - 9:43am

Please follow this link to join the Sudbury and District Labour Council's Virtual Day of Mourning ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

Health Sciences North Media Bulletin - April 23, 2020

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Kim Kmit on Friday, April 24 - 10:44pm

Local 6500 Members Ratify One-Year Agreement

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Kim Kmit on Thursday, April 23 - 5:24pm

USW Blog Feed

USW COVID-19 Demands to Federal and Provincial Governments — May 20
New Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal is Flawed – Ken Neumann on RadioLabour — May 15
Letter to Premier Ford: All “Frontline Heroes” Deserve Recognition — May 13
Our Unvalued Heroes: Care Workers Confront Heartbreak, Death and PTSD — May 8
May is a Key Anniversary for Women’s Reproductive Rights — May 7

Upcoming Events

Jul

15

Membership Meeting

7:30pm to 9:00pm
Aug

19

Membership Meeting (Afternoon)

2:30pm to 4:00pm
Aug

19

Membership Meeting

7:30pm to 9:00pm