2024 International Next Generation Conference

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We are happy to announce the next International Next Generation Conference will take place March 3-8, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Penn., at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and Westin Hotel.

This four-day event will include group sessions, workshops, community service and much more – all geared toward providing our new and young members with the knowledge and skills they’ll need to be activists and leaders in our union and in our communities.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now closed — if you need to register please email newmedia@usw.org.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

Sunday

  • 11 a.m.-6 p.m.:  Delegate Registration, Convention Center Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom Gallery & East Atrium
  • 7 p.m.:  Welcome Reception

Monday

  • 7-9 a.m.:  Delegate Registration, Convention Center, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom Gallery & East Atrium
  • 9-11 a.m.:  Opening Session, Convention Center, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
  • 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.:  Workshops, Westin Hotel
  • 12:45-2:30 p.m.:  Lunch Break
  • 2:30-4 p.m.:  Workshops, Westin Hotel
  • 4:15-6 p.m.:  General Session, Convention Center, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
  • 6:30 p.m.:  District Caucuses

Tuesday and Wednesday

  • 8:30-9:30 a.m.:  General Session, Convention Center, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
  • 9:45-11:15 a.m.:  Workshops, Westin Hotel
  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.:  Workshops, Westin Hotel
  • 1-2:30 p.m.:  Lunch Break
  • 2:30-4 p.m.:  Workshops, Westin Hotel
  • 4:15 p.m.:  General Session, Convention Center, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom

Thursday

  • 8:30 a.m.:  Community Service Day
  • 5:45 p.m.:  Closing Session, Convention Center, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom

HOTEL and TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hotel

Please note — the Westin Pittsburgh and the Omni are sold out. If you reserve rooms at either hotel, we cannot guaruntee the negotiated room rate.

The Westin Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
*One block from Westin

Air Transportation

In cooperation with Direct Travel, we have made special arrangements for air transportation. We have made special arrangements for air transportation to the conference. Reservations may be made by calling (877) 499-1149, and selecting prompt “4” (group meetings.) When calling, please identify yourself as a participant in the 2024 Next Generation Conference. Please call between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. EST, Mon. through Fri.; otherwise, an after-hours transaction fee of $16 will apply if the call is outside of these regular business hours.

In accordance with our established policy, the International Union will not be responsible for the cost of delegate(s) participation. The attendee’s local union must bear any expenses for attendance, including airfare and hotel fees.

GET CONNECTED

  • Follow the USW on social media – @steelworkers
  • Download the USW App at usw.to/app
  • Sign up for text message updates by texting NG2024 to 47486 in the U.S. or NG2024 to 32323 in Canada (standard messaging and data rates may apply; visit usw.to/2c for full terms and conditions).
  • Share about the conference on social media using #NG2024

Ready to make a difference?

Are you and your coworkers ready to negotiate together for bigger paychecks, stronger benefits and better lives?