The Illinois locals that are involved are Local 1 St Louis, Local 17 Chicago, Local 18 Indianapolis, Local 19 Milwaukee, Local 37 Evansville, and Local 81 Cedar Rapids. The 100% Labor coalition unveiled its package of policy recommendations to transition Illinois to a...
This past year, the United States and Canada have encountered several major national and global challenges: the human and economic loss and pain of the COVID Pandemic; the increased and needed focus on systemic racism and diversity, and the existential threat of...
The work of a Mechanical Insulator or Firestopper is completed after years of training, both in the classroom and on the jobsite. This expert level work that is expected throughout the industries is the result of a registered apprenticeship program. During the second...
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention, construction occupations have the highest rate of suicide, as well as the highest number of suicides across all occupational groups. To combat these statistics, contractors, unions, associations, industry service...
Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits were performed in several school districts that have demonstrated a need for Mechanical Insulation upgrade and maintenance. These and additional energy audits can be found by clicking here. Under the leadership of Insulators Local...
A new study revealed more women are choosing to enter the construction industry. According to Smart Asset, women flocked to the construction industry between 2015 and 2019. During this five-year period, more women decided to work in construction than in any other...