Steelworkers File Bad-Faith Bargaining Complaint Against Vale Inco

Click here to read the story "Taking To The Streets" in the Sudbury Star Click here to read the story "Line in the Sand" in the Sudbury Star RELEASE, 13 JAN. 2010 - “It is unacceptable for Vale to reject Canadian labour-relations traditions in its attempt to impose its will on our working families and communities.” The ... more

USW Hopeful Bargaining with Vale Can Resume in Voisey’s Bay

Vale Inco appears willing to move away from its previous negotiating position. RELEASE, 19 Jan 2010 – Negotiations may be about to resume in one of the most contentious labour battles in recent Newfoundland & Labrador history. Vale Inco presented a counter proposal to USW Local Union 9508, which represents the workers at Voisey’s Bay, ... more

VALE INCO STRIKE: 1978 Different Than Current Strike

SUDBURY STAR, 12, JAN 2009 - In 1978 just the threat of a strike by 11,600 Steelworkers against Inco Ltd. in Sudbury prompted Progressive Conservative Premier Bill Davis and Labour Minister Robert Elgie to visit the Royal York Hotel to try to talk some sense into both sides. However, there has been little word from Queen's Park in the six-month strike ... more

It’s Time for both Steelworkers and Vale Inco to Say “No Pre-Conditions” and Go Back to Bargaining Now.

Sudbury, 17 Dec, 2009 –Documents released today confirm Vale Inco’s ongoing rejection of United Steelworkers’ invitation to resume negotiations without pre-conditions. The USW released direct correspondence with Vale Inco categorically demonstrating the union’s commitment to return to bargaining without preconditions and to ... more