2026 USW District 9 Education Conference
USW Local 983 representatives attended the 2026 USW District 9 Education Conference, joining Steelworkers from across the district for several days of education, training, networking, and discussion focused on strengthening local Unions and improving representation for our members.
The conference offered workshops covering areas such as collective bargaining, grievance handling, labor law, local Union administration, organizing, Rapid Response, safety and health, financial responsibilities, civil rights, and other areas of Union leadership and representation.
Local 983 at the Conference
Learning. Leading. Bringing Knowledge Home.
Local 983 representatives participated in conference workshops designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills they bring back to our membership.
Confirmed Local 983 Training
- Marcus Smith — Organizing
- Tracy Miller — Collective Bargaining
- Steve Jenkins — Collective Bargaining
- Carl Greenway — Safety & Health
- David Smith — Safety & Health
Conference Highlights
Delegates attended educational sessions, exchanged ideas with other Steelworkers, connected with District 9 leadership, and learned about resources available to local unions.
The conference also included general sessions, workshops, delegation activities, and a banquet as part of the scheduled program.
Putting Education Into Action
The value of this conference continues after the workshops end. Local 983 representatives return with added knowledge and practical tools to support collective bargaining, grievance handling, workplace safety, union administration, and stronger member representation.
Our Union. Our Voice. Our Future.
Conference Resources
Conference materials, presentations, and additional resources will be added as they become available.
