We are pleased to announce the USW Mining Conference, to be held on Sept. 22-23, 2026, at the United Steelworkers International Headquarters in Pittsburgh. This conference is dedicated to our Mining Sector Workers.
The Mining Conference is an important part of our International union’s commitment to support our members in the mining sector through health & safety, education, collective bargaining, legislative action, and organizing.
French translation services will be provided at the conference.
Conference dates
Arrival:
Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
Registration:
Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 – 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Conference:
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Social event:
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Departure:
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
Conference registration and fee
Registration for the conference is available online, by email, or by mail, and should be completed by Aug. 21, 2026. To cover conference costs, there will be a $225.00 per participant registration fee.
Online registration: register online here. You can either pay online with a credit card or mail a physical cheque to the address listed below. Please include a list of delegates or a copy of your registration confirmations if a cheque is mailed.
Email registration: Email the enclosed registration form to Lisa Nutter at lnutter@usw.org and mail a cheque to the address listed below.
Mail registration: Mail the enclosed registration form and check to the address below. All cheques should be made payable to USW Secretary-Treasurer, with “2026 Mining Conference” on the memo line of the cheque.
United Steelworkers
Attn: Lisa Nutter
60 Boulevard of the Allies, Room 905
Pittsburgh, PA
USA 15222
Hotel information
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Pittsburgh. The room rate is $179.00 per night plus taxes. A credit card will be needed to make reservations.
The deadline for hotel reservations is Aug. 22, 2026.
Embassy Suites Hotel
535 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA
USA 15222
Call 1-800-446-6677 and tell them you are attending the USW Mining Conference.
- Book online at: www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/uswminingconference2026/
Airline travel
In cooperation with Direct Travel, we have made special arrangements for air transportation to the conference. You are responsible for making your reservations. Please call 1-877-499-1149 and select prompt “4” (group meetings). When calling, please identify yourself as a participant in the USW Mining Conference. Please call between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday; otherwise, an after-hours transaction fee will apply.
If you have any questions regarding the registration process or conference details, please contact Lisa Nutter at lnutter@usw.org or 412-562-2377. We look forward to your local’s participation in what promises to be a very exciting conference.
In accordance with our established policy, the International Union will not be responsible for the cost of delegate participation. Your local union must bear any expenses for attendance, including airfare and hotel fees.
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