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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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New leaders take helm of United Steelworkers union
March 1, 2026 TORONTO, PITTSBURGH – The United Steelworkers union (USW) installed a historic slate of leaders today, led by new International President Roxanne Brown and National Director for Canada M... —
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Gifted and Black: Celebrating Potential and Promise
This year’s Black History Month Workshop and Gala brought USW District 6 members together for two powerful days of learning, reflection and celebration under the theme, “Gifted and Black: Celebrating... —
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Gifted and Black: Leadership, resilience and the next generation
When Charleeka Thompson first stepped into union leadership, she quickly understood that not every room was built with her in mind. In her local, she saw leadership that reflected her community – Blac... —
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Sudbury Steelworkers win groundbreaking compensation case for miner’s widow
Though Jean and George Thoms married relatively late in life, they rightfully looked forward to a happy and comfortable retirement together. However, the future they envisioned was shattered by a work... —
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Alouette bus drivers on strike demanding livable wage in Nipissing-Parry Sound
NIPISSING-PARRY SOUND, Ont. – School bus drivers at Alouette Bus Lines, members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2020, are on strike after an overwhelming rejection of the employer’s offer and c... —