We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
A strike is an option of last resort during bargaining. In a strike, union workers, together, refuse to go to work. This shifts the balance of power and would show the employer how essential we are.
A strike is an option of last resort during bargaining. In a strike, union workers, together, refuse to go to work. This shifts the balance of power and would show the employer how essential we are.
A strike is an option of last resort during bargaining. In a strike, union workers, together, refuse to go to work. This shifts the balance of power and would show the employer how essential we are.
A strike is an option of last resort during bargaining. In a strike, union workers, together, refuse to go to work. This shifts the balance of power and would show the employer how essential we are.
A strike is an option of last resort during bargaining. In a strike, union workers, together, refuse to go to work. This shifts the balance of power and would show the employer how essential we are.
A strike is an option of last resort during bargaining. In a strike, union workers, together, refuse to go to work. This shifts the balance of power and would show the employer how essential we are.
*SUDBURY,** Ont., September 28, 2021* – Rescue efforts continue for the remaining four workers who are still underground at Vale’s Totten Mine. Earlier today, 35 workers were safely evacuated and are now resting at home.
*SUDBURY,** Ont., September 28, 2021* – Rescue efforts continue for the remaining four workers who are still underground at Vale’s Totten Mine. Earlier today, 35 workers were safely evacuated and are now resting at home.
The previously announced press conference will be postponed until Wednesday, September 29 – time to be determined.
The previously announced press conference will be postponed until Wednesday, September 29 – time to be determined.
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“This is a complex situation, with every precaution is being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the workers and those involved in the evacuation effort,” said Nick Larochelle, United Steelworkers union
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“This is a complex situation, with every precaution being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the workers and those involved in the evacuation effort,” said Nick Larochelle, United Steelworkers union
(USW) Local 6500 president.“Rescue efforts are ongoing and the families of the remaining four workers are being regularly updated.”
(USW) Local 6500 president.“Rescue efforts are ongoing and the families of the remaining four workers are being regularly updated.”
“We thank the mine rescue crews who have been working since Sunday to safely evacuate these workers, we thank the miners for their patience and endurance, their families and the larger community who have rallied behind us during this difficult situation,” said Larochelle.
“We thank the mine rescue crews who have been working since Sunday to safely evacuate these workers, we thank the miners for their patience and endurance, their families and the larger community...
SUDBURY, Ont., September 28, 2021 – Rescue efforts continue for the remainingfour workers who are still underground at Vale’s Totten Mine. Earlier today, 35 workers were safely evacuated and are now resting at home.
The previously announced press conference will be postponed until Wednesday, September 29 – time to be determined.
“This is a complex situation, with every precaution being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the workers and those involved in the evacuation effort,” said Nick Larochelle, United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 6500 president.“Rescue efforts are ongoing and the families of the remaining four workers are being regularly updated.”
“We thank the mine rescue crews who have been working since Sundayto safely evacuate these workers, we thank the miners for their patience and endurance, their families and the larger community whohaverallied behind us during this difficult situation,” said Larochelle.
Exiting the mine involves climbing a series of laddersover approximately 1,200 metres (1.2 km), a physically and mentally taxing feat.
USW Local 6500 represents 2,600 members including production and maintenance workers in mining, milling, smelting and refining at Vale’s Sudbury operations.
USW represents 225,000 workers in nearly every sector of the economy and is a...
You've made it clear through our strike assessment, feedback during our town halls and by participating in Union Solidarity Days that you will not settle for anything less than the fair contract we all deserve.
You've made it clear through our strike assessment, feedback during our town halls and by participating in Union Solidarity Days that you will not settle for anything less than the fair contract we all deserve.
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As a result, we will vote on whether to grant our local negotiators the authority to institute a strike if necessary.
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We continue to review KP's proposals, but will move forward with a vote to determine whether to grant our local negotiators the authority to institute a strike if necessary.
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Please click on the date, time and location that works best for your schedule. Come prepared to the vote with a mask and your employee I.D. so we can verify your membership.
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Please click on the option below that works best for your schedule. Come prepared to the vote with a mask and your employee I.D. so we can verify your membership.
You've made it clear through our strike assessment, feedback during our town halls and by participating in Union Solidarity Days that you will not settle for anything less than the fair contract we all deserve.
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As a result, we will vote on whether to grant our local negotiators the authority to institute a strike if necessary.
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Please click on the date, time and location that works best for your schedule. Come prepared to the vote with a mask and your employee I.D. so we can verify your membership.
