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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!
USW Canada
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Violence isn’t “just part of the job”
There are things trade unionists can do to tackle gender-based violence.
The post Violence isn’t “just part of the job” appeared first on USW Canada.
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Opinion | The Algoma layoffs were a tragedy. This is how we can fix the issues that caused them
Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press file photo Dec. 4, 2025 – This op-ed was originally published in the Toronto Star. You can find the link here. By Meg Gingrich and Guio Jacinto, Contributor... —
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Steelworkers condemn Algoma’s heartless holiday job cuts
SAULT STE. MARIE – Algoma Steel’s devastating announcement of more than 1,000 layoffs will hit workers and Sault Ste. Marie hard on the eve of the holiday season. Not only will this hurt the community... —
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The USW endorses Rob Ashton for NDP leader
Rob Ashton is the candidate best positioned to win over working people and rebuild the NDP as a party rooted in the labour movement. The post The USW endorses Rob Ashton for NDP leader appeared first... —
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Steelworkers union welcomes federal steel and softwood measures, urge strong enforcement and progress on softwood dispute
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the federal government’s new measures announced Wednesday to support Canada’s steel and softwood lumber sectors, calling them a meaningful step f... —