Welcome to the official page of Tradeswomen Build Nations, the largest gathering of unionized tradeswomen in the world.
TWBN 2026 Highlights:
- Watch the TWBN 2026 Highlight Video
- Watch the TWBN 2026 Day 1 Plenary Session Recording Here
- Watch the TWBN 2026 Day 2 Plenary Session Recording Here
- Download TWBN 2026 Photos Here
- Download TWBN 2026 Welcome Reception Photos Here
TWBN 2026 Plenary Intros and Speeches:
- Land Acknowledgements by Chairwoman of NABTU’s Indigenous Committee Aliana Diaz & Eastern Oklahoma Vice President of the National Congress of American Indians Joe Deere
- National Anthem introduced by Special Assistant to the NABTU President Melissa Wells
- Day 1 Plenary Welcome Remarks by Paul Puente, Andrea Delagarza and Jennifer Hernandez
- Simone Chang introduces NABTU President and TradesFutures Board Chair Sean McGarvey
- Lashon Young introduces Kiewit President of Water Delivery, Megan Armstrong
- Reilly Riggsby introduces TradesFutures Executive Director Marina Zhavoronkova
- Fireside Chat with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, 2026 TradesFutures Rising Leader Jennifer Martinez & Lili Calderon
- 2026 TradesFutures Rising Leader Charlè Tolar introduces NASA Engineer & Astronaut Marsha Ivins
- NABTU Secretary -Treasurer Brandon Bishop & IUOE Local 132 Linda Hamilton Sweepstakes Annoucement
- Day 2 Plenary Welcome Remarks by Diana Jimenez
- Haley Churches introduces President & CEO of Ullico Brian Hale
- LaManda Davis introduces General President of the IUOE John Downey
- 2026 Tradeswomen Build Nations Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Terri Stave
- Marisa “Missy” Almodovar introduces Director of Special Projects for SMART International Louise Medina
- Samantha Downey introduces the Mental Health Fireside Chat
- Closing Remarks
TWBN 2025 Highlights:
- TWBN 2025 Highlights Video
- Watch the TWBN 2025 Day 1 Plenary Session Recording Here
- Watch the TWBN 2025 Day 2 Plenary Session Recording Here
TWBN 2025 Plenary Intros and Speeches:
- Hannah Semeniuk introduces NABTU President Sean McGarvey
- Sydney Jablonski introduces AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler
- John Ridgley introduces General Organizer at Ironworkers International and TWBN Committee Member, Vicki O’ Leary
- Louquana Davis introduces President of Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology Business, Catherine Hunt Ryan
- Sammie Coissart shares her song, “Tradeswoman”.
- Natalie Montoya introduces the International Union of Elevator Constructors General President Frank Christensen
- Sylvia Nunez, Mariela Duran & Ashley Deschenes introduce President of the Military Women’s Memorial Foundation, Phyllis Wilson
- Mandy Jo Ganieany introduces Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker
- PT 1. NABTU President Sean McGarvey introduces the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 Winner Randye Hedgecoke
- PT 2. NABTU President Sean McGarvey introduces the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 Winner Randye Hedgecoke
- Rennae Ross introduces Boilermakers Local 455 Cheyenne Ray Gregory
- Cattie Tenzillo & Asante McKinney introduce TradesFutures Executive Director Marina Zhavoronkova
TWBN 2024 Highlights:
- Watch the 2024 TWBN Day One Plenary Session Recording Here
- Watch the 2024 TWBN Day Two Plenary Session Recording Here
- Watch the 2024 TWBN Banner Parade Highlight Video Here
- Download 2024 TWBN Photos Here
- Watch the 2024 TWBN Recap Video Here
- Watch the 2024 TWBN Intro Video Here
TWBN 2024 Plenary Intros and Speeches:
- Plenary Session Land Recognition
- President of the United States, Joe Biden
- U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su
- Adriana Lopez introduces Vicki O’Leary and Erica Stewart (Day 1)
- Tureka Dixon introduces NABTU President Sean McGarvey
- Bethany Wilson introduces American Federation For Suicide Prevention Medical Director Dr. Christine Yu Moutier
- Judaline Cassidy introducesTurner Construction Executive Blanca Diaz
- Tessa Plourde introduces Blackrock Managing Director Anne Ackerley
- Janaya Nelson introduces LiUNA GP Booker
- Angie Flores introduces Vicki O’Leary and Erica Stewart (Day 2)
- Lezlie Harris introduces Kerry Washington
- Constance Vincent introduces Insulators LMC Director Gina Walsh
- Gina Walsh Lifetime Achievement Award
- Jenn Massey introduces United Suicide Survivors International Cofounder Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas
- Shalayna Hull introduces Micron Technology VP of Procurement Heather Baldwin
- Lily Voon introduces Accelerator for America CEO Mary Ellen Wiederwohl
The TWBN conference is for members of unions affiliated with NABTU, members of unions affiliated with local building and construction trades councils, and NABTU allies. Here is the 2024 Conference Agenda; including breakout descriptions and caucus session information.