The United Steelworkers and the Steelworkers Humanity Fund hosted the third International Miners Network meeting from June 10 to 13, 2025, in British Columbia. The gathering brought together international union leaders to strengthen solidarity and co-ordinate efforts in advancing workers’ rights at Newmont Corporation operations.
Formed in 2023, the network includes unions representing Newmont workers in Canada (USW), Peru (SITRACOMY), Mexico (Los Mineros), Argentina (ASIJEMIN) and Australia (AWU).
This year’s meeting included key leaders in the mining labour movement, including USW International Secretary-Treasurer Myles Sullivan, USW District 3 Director Scott Lunny and District 12 Director Gaylan Prescott.
“The International Miners Network is building real momentum,” said Lunny, emphasizing the growing strength of the network. “By coming together, we’re amplifying workers’ voices and showing that we can take on international mining giants like Newmont with strength and unity.”
“Our shared struggles across borders remind us that corporate power is global and our solidarity must be, too,” said Sullivan, speaking to the importance of global solidarity. “We’re building lasting connections that strengthen our ability to fight for safe workplaces, fair wages and dignity for every miner.”
As part of the week’s activities, participants toured the Highland Valley Copper Mine near Logan Lake, B.C., where they discussed safety, technological change and environmental concerns with members of Local 7619.
“This network is a powerful example of international solidarity in action,” said Prescott, highlighting the deeper purpose behind the network. “By uniting workers across continents, we’re challenging injustice and building a future where mining respects people, communities and the environment.”
The USW represents about 350 workers at the Red Chris mine in Stikine, B.C., operated by Newmont.
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