Extensive efforts by the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) and their lobbying firm State Federal Strategies, resulted in the introduction of the bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023 (FMIA) by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and...
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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
Legislation will create more work hours and improve working conditions
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke with host Ed "Flash" Ferenc about the recent progress of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. He also...
Ielmini discusses President Biden’s commitment to the building trades
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke with host Ed "Flash" Ferenc about President Biden's appearance at the North American Building Trades Unions...
Registered apprenticeships required under FMIA
In his monthly appearance on the America's Work Force Union Podcast, Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), discussed the proposed Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and how it is tied into registered...
Expect reintroduction of Federal Mechanical Insulation Act in 2023
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his regular guest appearance on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the future of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. On Dec. 28, Ielmini told AWF...
Rep. Sánchez introduces Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
On Dec. 2, Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) into the House. This legislation seeks to ensure federal buildings are utilizing Mechanical Insulation, an important technology for energy efficiency applied to mechanical...
Proposed bill would mandate Mechanical Insulation in federal buildings
echanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, which he believes will soon be introduced into Congress. On Nov. 23,...
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Mechanical Insulation in Action: Association Spotlight – National Union Insulation Contractors Alliance (NUICA)
Mechanical insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve energy efficiency, protect personnel and extend the service life of building and industrial systems. For union contractors and signatory partners, it is also a measurable differentiator on...
Ielmini shares FMIA progress, Firestop market strategy and mental health priorities on AWF Union Podcast
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), recently joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide timely updates on federal policy, life-safety priorities and member...
Record-Breaking Firestop Market Recovery Program (FMRP) Session held in Philadelphia
The Insulators Labor-Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) recently hit a major milestone in the expansion of life safety services. From Jan. 13 to 15, Insulators Local 14 in Philadelphia hosted the largest Firestop Market Recovery Program (FMRP) session to date,...
Rep. Linda Sanchez discusses FMIA progress on AWF Union Podcast
Representative Linda Sánchez (D-CA) recently joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the continued push for the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) and why mechanical insulation remains one of the most practical, proven tools...
Unanimous vote sends Federal Mechanical Insulation Act to full House
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously voted to advance the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (H.R. 3474) out of committee, sending it to the full House of Representatives for consideration. The vote was a positive sign for the bipartisan bill, which...
UICA President Chris Grando joins AWF on behalf of LMCT
Chris Grando, President of the National Union Insulation Contractors Alliance (NUICA), recently joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how signatory contractors and the Insulators Union are strengthening collaboration, addressing...






