Over 6,000 Tradeswomen Gather in Houston for 2026 TWBN Conference
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Washington – October 16, 2026 -- More than 6,000 unionized tradeswomen, labor leaders and industry representatives from the United States and Canada attended the 2026 Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN) Conference in Houston, Texas, on October 9–11.
TradesFutures hosts three-day conference with NABTU backing
TradesFutures hosted the event under the theme "Breaking Barriers, Expanding Horizons," with continued host sponsorship from North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU). The program combined plenary sessions, workshops and panel discussions on education, professional development and networking. Its stated focus was helping more women enter, succeed and lead in the union construction industry.