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

Inco Name Fades into History

FINANCIAL POST, 28 MAY 2010 - Amidst the poorest of relations with its employees in Canada, Brazilian mining giant Vale SA announces it is removing the name "Inco" from its nickel business, less than four years after it paid nearly $20 billion for the Canadian company. To read the entire article, ... more