The Mechanical Insulators LMCT representatives are partnering with the Ontario Government to create youth training programs designed to expose more children and young people to careers in the construction industry. The $43 million in expanded youth training programs...
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Insulators Make Budget Recommendations To The Government Of Canada
In late August, the Mechanical Insulation Industry, in part with the Mechanical Insulators LMCT, provided the Government of Canada with four budget recommendations, as the government prepares its 2021 budget. As the Canadian government moves into the COVID-19 pandemic...
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IMAP Expands Reach at 2025 Local Union Officers Conference
The Insulators Membership Assistance Program (IMAP) marked a significant milestone at the 2025 Insulators International Officers Conference, held July 21-24 in Pittsburgh. With a focus on mental health awareness and support for union members and their families, IMAP’s...
Local 76 hosts successful Firestop Market Recovery Program
Mechanical Insulators Local 76 in Albuquerque, N.M., hosted the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Firestop Market Recovery Program in late July. The LMCT Firestop Market Recovery Program is designed to bring Local Union leadership and...
Pete Ielmini discusses the Mechanical Insulation Act, Member Assistance and Gina Walsh
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust, discussed the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, member assistance programs and the retirement of trailblazer Gina Walsh on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. The...
Political advocacy efforts by Local 7 lead to firestopping legislation
The State of Washington recently enacted legislation to advance the firestop and smokeseal industry by mandating that all individuals who apply firestop and smokeseal products must receive state-certified training. Insulators Local 7, under the leadership of Business...
LMCT presents on Mental Health Well-Being, Firestop at JAC
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) promoted the mechanical insulation industry and mental health awareness at the 2025 Insulation Industry International Training Fund Joint Apprenticeship Conference. Held in Chicago from June 23 to 26,...
Director Ielmini promotes federal legislation and safety awareness on AWF Podcast
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor and Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force to discuss the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, firestop awareness and apprenticeship opportunities. During his conversation...

