The two sides have been at the bargaining table since 70 per cent members of United Steelworkers Local 6500 voted down a tentative agreement, which union leaders were endorsing. Vale's new offer does not adequately address these issues," Local 6500 President Nick Larochelle said in a release. "Vale knows it provoked this strike by demanding concessions, yet it continues to attack health benefits." Vale says it is "disappointed" that the union bargaining committee is advising its members to reject this proposal. Our efforts at the table have focused on reaching a deal that benefits employees and the community while addressing challenges in the business.

Source: CBC News June 14, 2021 10:41 UTC