District 10 Schedule 2025-2026

USW – DISTRICT 10
2026 Event Schedule

Date(s) Event Location

POSTPONED - TBD - Workers' Compensation - East

April 20 - April 21, 2026 -> "Veterans of Steel Training"

This training is for chairpersons and committee members.

Location: USW International Headquarters, Fourth Floor, located at 60 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Class: Will run both, Monday, April 20 & Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 9am - 5pm; lunch provided.

REGISTRATION FEE: THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS TRAINING.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To register, please complete the appropriate registration form and either mail it to: USW District 10, Veterans of Steel, 1001 Ardmore Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, or email it to twagner@usw.org by Friday, April 3, 2026. Each Local Union is responsible for any lost time, travel, and expenses, and, if necessary, hotel accommodations.

Hotel Registration & Deadline: For hotel reservations, please contact the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15622. Phone Number: 412-391-4600. The hotel is conveniently located just one block away from the USW building. You can also book online at https://book.passkey.com/go/uswveterans. Group Rate $124/night plus taxes and fees. Hotel check-in is after 4:00 PM on the day of arrival and check-out is 11:00 AM on the day of departure. The deadline for making reservations is Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

May 3 - May 7, 2026 -> "Next Generation Level III Course"

The prerequisite to participating in the Next Gen Level III Leadership Course is completion of the Next Gen Level I & Level II Courses.

Location: Linden Hall in Dawson, PA.

Class: Registration is Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:00 pm followed by dinner at 5:00 pm and there will be a Welcome Session at 6:00 pm.

Monday through Wednesday classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee for the seminar is $480 per person and includes room (double occupancy for Local Union members only), classroom materials, and meals.

Please indicate on the registration form if there are members who prefer to share a room. All others will be assigned a roommate after registrations are received.

If you wish to request or require a single room, the cost of the registration fee if $880 and subject to availability. The District 10 office will make the room reservations.

For anyone not staying overnight at Linden Hall, the registration fee for the seminar is $200 per person for classroom materials and meals. This is subject to change.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To register, please complete the appropriate registration form which should be received at the District 10 office by March 30, 2026. After this date, registrations will only be accepted if rooms are still available. Each Local Union will be responsible for any lost time, travel, and expenses.

May 3 - May 7, 2026 -> "Women of Steel Leadership Development Course - Level III"

The prerequisite to participating in the WOS Level III Leadership Course is completion of the WOS Level I & Level II Courses.

Location: Linden Hall in Dawson, PA.

Class: Registration is Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:00 pm followed by dinner at 5:00 pm and there will be a Welcome Session at 6:00 pm.

Monday through Wednesday classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee for the seminar is $480 per person and includes room (double occupancy for Local Union members only), classroom materials, and meals.

Please indicate on the registration form if there are members who prefer to share a room. All others will be assigned a roommate after registrations are received.

If you wish to request or require a single room, the cost of the registration fee if $880 and subject to availability. The District 10 office will make the room reservations.

For anyone not staying overnight at Linden Hall, the registration fee for the seminar is $200 per person for classroom materials and meals. This is subject to change.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To register, please complete the appropriate registration form which should be received at the District 10 office by March 30, 2026. After this date, registrations will only be accepted if rooms are still available. Each Local Union will be responsible for any lost time, travel, and expenses.

May 31 - June 4, 2026 -> "Next Generation - Level II Course"

The prerequisite to participating in the Next Gen Level II Leadership Course is completion of the Next Gen Level I Course.

Location: Linden Hall in Dawson, PA.

Class: Registration is Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 3:00 pm followed by dinner at 5:00 pm and there will be a Welcome Session at 6:00 pm.

Monday through Wednesday classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee for the seminar is $480 per person and includes room (double occupancy for Local Union members only), classroom materials, and meals.

Please indicate on the registration form if there are members who prefer to share a room. All others will be assigned a roommate after registrations are received.

If you wish to request or require a single room, the cost of the registration fee if $880 and subject to availability. The District 10 office will make the room reservations.

For anyone not staying overnight at Linden Hall, the registration fee for the seminar is $200 per person for classroom materials and meals. This is subject to change.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To register, please complete the appropriate registration form which should be received at the District 10 office by April 27, 2026. After this date, registrations will only be accepted if rooms are still available. Each Local Union will be responsible for any lost time, travel, and expenses.

May 31 - June 4, 2026 -> "Women of Steel Leadership Course - Level II"

The prerequisite to participating in the WOS Level II Leadership Course is completion of the WOS Level I Course.

Location: Linden Hall in Dawson, PA.

Class: Registration is Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 3:00 pm followed by dinner at 5:00 pm and there will be a Welcome Session at 6:00 pm.

Monday through Wednesday classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee for the seminar is $480 per person and includes room (double occupancy for Local Union members only), classroom materials, and meals.

Please indicate on the registration form if there are members who prefer to share a room. All others will be assigned a roommate after registrations are received.

If you wish to request or require a single room, the cost of the registration fee if $880 and subject to availability. The District 10 office will make the room reservations.

For anyone not staying overnight at Linden Hall, the registration fee for the seminar is $200 per person for classroom materials and meals. This is subject to change.

TBD in June -> Lobby Day & Rally - Harrisburg, PA

June 21 - June 25, 2026 -> "United Steelworkers District 10 Conference"

Location: The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh at Rivers Casino, located at 757 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The conference agenda begins with the first session at 9:00 am on Monday, June 22, and concludes with the final session at noon on Thursday, June 25.

Conference registration will take place in the Rivers Casino Event Center on Sunday, June 21, from 3:00-5:00 pm, and on Monday, June 22, beginning at 7:30 am.

Participants are encouraged to bring a new or gently used children's book to be donated to Reading Ready Pittsburgh and The Philly Book Bank.

REGISTRATION FEE: A registration fee will be charged to help cover conference expenses. This fee includes a conference gift and one delegate ticket for the banquet on Wednesday, June 24. Additional adult banquet tickets may be purchased at the conference for $25 each; children age 17 and under may attend the banquet at no cost. Breakout workshops will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee.

Conference Registration Fees:

Early-Bird Registration - $375 per delegate if received by March 31, 2026.

Registration Fee - $475 per delegate

Please be sure to submit registrations as early as possible.

Registration and payment can be completed conveniently online at https://usw.org/events/2026-usw-district-10-conference/. If you prefer to pay by paper check, please complete the online registration form and then mail your check, made payable to "USW District 10 Conference Fund," to USW District 10, Conference Fund, 1001 Ardmore Bldg., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:The registration deadline is Sunday, May 31, and no refunds will be issued after that date.

Hotel Reservations & Deadline: Please make your hotel reservations at The Landing Hotel by Wednesday, May 20. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at (412) 231-7777 and mentioning the group code "USOC," or online at https://bit.ly/The-Landing-Hotel. The special rate is $179 per night plus applicable taxes. The deadline for making reservations is Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Local Unions are strongly encouraged to ensure full representation at the conference. All expenses related to registration, accommodations, lost time, per diem, and travel are the responsibility of each Local Union.

Underage Attendees / Casino Regulations:

Children are welcome to attend this year's conference. However, since the event takes place within a casino, we must comply with Pennsylvania Gaming and Control Board regulations. Because individuals under 21 are not permitted on the casino floor at any time, Rivers Casino requires that an Underage Form be completed for all attendees under age 21.

Please return the completed form for children attending to Darlene in the District 10 Office by email at dmazak@usw.org (preferred) or by mail to: USW District 10, Attn: Darlene 1001 Ardmore Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Forms must be received no later than Wednesday, May 20, to allow sufficient time for approval.

Approved underage guests will meet in a designated area inside the hotel lobby at specific times for certain events. They will receive a wristband and be escorted to the Event Center by casino security. Please note: underage guests will not be permitted to attend any conference events without prior casino approval. If you arrive with an unapproved underage guest, they will not be allowed into the conference area. Onsite approval cannot be granted.

Breakout workshops will be offered during the District 10 Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates MUST choose four workshops from the list below:

Arbitration from an Arbitrator's Perspective: Everything you always wanted to know about arbitration and/or the arbitrator but were afraid to ask. = 1 WORKSHOP.
Financial Officer Training: Learn the basics of being a Local Union Treasurer or Financial Secretary. From reporting, recordkeeping, and tax requirements, this workshop will teach you the expectations of being a Financial Officer. = 2 WORKSHOPS.
Grievance Handling: Everything you need to know in one place. If you are new and need the basics or if you've been around and are looking for a refresher, this workshop has you covered. Grievance Committees are the heart of every Local Union. Get the tools you need to represent your members. = 2 WORKSHOPS.
Local Union Administration: Administration and Governance for USW Locals under the governing documents of our Union. = 1 WORKSHOP.
OSHA 10-hour General Industry: This course is ideal for providing basic safety and health awareness for all workers. Participants will be introduced to OSHA policies, procedures and standards, we well as general industry safety and health principles covered in OSHA's general industry standards, as outlined in 29 CFR 14910. = 4 WORKSHOPS.
Rapid Response and Legislative: Rapid Response is our union's nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that provides the necessary structure to inform every USW member about pending legislation concerning labor and work-related issues. Rapid Response provides opportunity for all USW members to have a strong voice and an active part in the government decisions and legislative actions that affect them, their families, their contracts, and their communities. = 1 WORKSHOP.
Strategic Campaigns: When we're in tough contract negotiations it's important to show manage3ment that we're organized and prepared. Learn ways your Local Union can build power by engaging members and, if necessary, show the company we're prepared in the case of a labor dispute. We'll cover the basic steps and strategies to consider when preparing for bargaining, including building a Communication and Action Team; educating members; preparing leaders and activists to take on new, important roles; and taking action to show solidarity and preparedness. = 2 WORKSHOPS.
Workers' Compensation: A local's understanding of the Pennsylvania workers' compensation system. = 1 WORKSHOP.

Registrations for the above-noted workshops will be open to all conference delegates; please pre-register in advance at https://bit.ly/2026-USW-District10-Coference.

Workshops may change or be combined if deemed necessary due to participation or other unforeseen circumstances.

July 17, 2026 -> District Golf Outing - Linden Hall

July 25, 2026 -> Annual Benefit Motorcycle Ride - TBD

August 8, 2026 -> Sporting Clays Shoot - Buffer Creek Sporting Clays

August 8, 2026 -> Picnic - East - Knoebels Amusement Park

August 9 - August 12, 2026 -> Civil and Human Rights - The Woodlands

August 16, 2026 -> Picnic - West - Kennywood Amusement Park

August 23, 2026 -> Phillies vs. Cardinals - Citizens Bank Park

September 14 - September 17, 2026 -> Collective Bargaining - USW Headquarters

September 27 - October 1, 2026 -> Next Gen I - Linden Hall

September 27 - October 1, 2026 -> Women of Steel I - Linden Hall

October 14 - October 15, 2026 -> Grievance Training - East - USW Local 2599 Union Hall

October 18 - October 21, 2026 -> Workers' Compensation - West - Seven Springs Mountain Resort

November 9, 2026 -> Presidents Meeting - West - USW Headquarters

November 12, 2026 -> Presidents Meeting - East - USW Local 2599 Union Hall