Tradeswomen Build Nations
Welcome to the official page of Tradeswomen Build Nations, the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world.
Our 2023 conference is set for December 1-3 in Washington, D.C.
Watch our TWBN FAQ Video Here
Hotel Booking Information
Official Conference Hotel
Washington Hilton Hotel (1919 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC)
(ROOM BLOCK NOW FULL)
Overflow Hotels
The Beacon Hotel (1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC)
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Royal Sonesta (2121 P St. NW, Washington, DC)
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Generator Hotel (1900 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC)
(ROOM BLOCK NOW FULL)
Additional Documents:
Breakout Session Proposal Form
Please Note: We strongly encourage you to select your two workshop/panel categories during the registration process; these categories are listed under “events” on the registration site.
Please direct all registration questions to registration@nabtu.org.
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Tradeswomen Heroes – September Winners
Jennifer O’Dwyer, IW (Apprentice)
Dannielle Lewis, IBEW (Apprentice)
Alicia Robinson, UA (Journeyworker)
Ashley Deschenes, SMART (Journeyworker)
Click Here for List of Previous Tradeswomen Heroes Winners
The Tradeswomen Heroes Award is a joint effort between NABTU’s Tradeswomen’s Committee and Apprenticeship and Training Committee to highlight the tremendous women workers within our affiliate unions. This award recognizes four outstanding tradeswomen per month – two apprentices and two journeyworkers – nominated by local, state, and international leadership.
For instructions on making a nomination, please visit this link.
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TWBN 2022 Highlight Video
Click Here for All TWBN 2022 Speeches
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Tradeswomen Recruitment Video
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Lean In Workshop Recording
At TBWN 2020, almost 1000 participants took part in a workshop to unveil the virtual Lean In Circles for Union Tradeswomen program, a mentorship and retention program developed for and by tradeswomen to empower building tradeswomen as they address unique and critical issues of tradeswomen in the workforce. Facilitated by LeanIn’s Archana Gilravi and Stephanie Solove-Chou, panelists from a number of trade unions including Laura Ceja (UA), Tarn Goelling (IBEW), Madison Hull (IUPAT), Erica Stewart (Boilermakers), Gina Walsh (Insulators), Erin, Linda Hamilton (IUOE), Blue Coble (IW), and Kilah Engelke (OPCMIA) shared personal stories and insights into the ups and downs of being a tradeswoman, as well as best practices to help persevere through adversity and create more inclusive workplaces.
Sign up for the program today at leanin.org/tradeswomen!
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