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We are pleased to announce that the upcoming USW International Women’s Conference will be held at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from March 29 to April 2, 2026.
The four-day conference will focus on building and enhancing members’ skills, fostering global solidarity, and strengthening the labor movement – all with an eye toward helping local unions better serve and represent their members.
Conference Registration
Please register for the conference in one of the following ways:
- Online HERE.
- Or by mail, sending the registration form to: USW Purchasing and Travel Attn: Lisa Nutter, 60 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA (English – Français – Español)
Please provide each delegate’s personal address and email on the registration form. We will be sending important conference communications, including workshop registration instructions, to each registrant prior to their arrival at the conference.
The discounted rate for those registered by February 16, 2026, is $300 per delegate. After February 16, 2026, the full registration rate is $325 per delegate.
All checks should be made payable to USW Secretary-Treasurer with “Women of Steel” on the memo line of the check. Mail checks to: USW, c/o Lisa Nutter, Purchasing & Travel Department, 60 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Schedule at a Glance
Registration will take place Sunday, March 29 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Monday, March 30 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The conference will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Monday and conclude on Thursday April 2 at 12:00 p.m. To ensure full participation, delegates should book return flights after 3:00 p.m. Thursday.
Hotel Information
A discounted room block has been reserved at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at a nightly rate of $399 CAD ($285.06 USD as of 10/27/2025). All prices are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Valet parking at the hotel is available at a daily rate of $63.00 CAD ($45.11 USD as of 10/27/2025).
Delegates should make reservations directly with the hotel by calling 1-888-627-7175 and indicating that they are with the 2026 USW Women of Steel Conference and using the group code UZ1, or online HERE.
The cutoff date to make hotel reservations is March 5, 2026.
Airline Transportation
In cooperation with Direct Travel, Inc., 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 Direct Travel, identify yourself as a participant in the USW 2026 International WOS Conference. As always, the lowest fares are available only to those who book at least a month in advance. In accordance with the established policy of the United Steelworkers, the local/unit must bear any expenses related to attending.
Delegates traveling internationally are required to have a valid passport. U.S. delegates who need to apply for a passport or renew their current passport should do so as soon as possible. You can find more information on U.S. passport application and renewal by going to travel.state.gov and clicking on U.S. Passports.
Child Care
Child Care will be provided at this event. If delegates would like more information or would like to sign up for this service, please ensure that it is marked on the registration form and the names and ages of the children are indicated in the space provided.