Steelworkers Welcome Ruling in Complaint Against Vale

RELEASE, 13 AUGUST 2010 – The United Steelworkers welcomes the Ontario Labour Relations Board’s latest ruling in a USW complaint against Vale’s dismissal of eight strikers during a year-long labour dispute. The OLRB has directed Vale to present evidence on its reasons for taking a bargaining position to impasse, during the strike, ... more

Vale-Steelworkers Talks Break Off in Voisey's Bay

RELEASE, 8 JULY 2010 – Vale is trying to impose a lesser bonus system than the one negotiated with Ontario workers earlier this month. Talks between United Steelworkers Local 9508 and Vale broke off at 4:00 p.m. today. “This company appears not to be serious about striking a deal,” said Boyd Bussey, United Steelworkers Staff Representative. ... more

Steelworkers Ratify Five-Year Collective Agreement With Vale

Workers Approve New Contract with 75% Vote, Ending Year-Long Strike RELEASE, 8 JULY 2010 – United Steelworkers (USW) members in Sudbury and Port Colborne, Ont., voted today to end their year-long strike against mining giant Vale, approving a new collective agreement. USW Local 6500 members in Sudbury voted 75% in favour of the new contract, while ... more

Ratification Votes Set, USW and Vale Agree on Terms of Bad Faith Complaint

RELEASE Toronto, 4 July, 2010 – Members to vote July 7-8 on tentative deal in 51-week strike. ... more