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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), made his monthly appearance on America's Work Force Union Podcast and talked about mental health awareness and the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. Rep. Linda...
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the alarming suicide rate of construction workers and the resources available that can help. Ielmini spoke...
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed efforts to address construction worker suicide and the resources available to members of the International...
The Mechanical Insulators LMCT is partnering with CURT Events to raise awareness to help prevent opioid addiction in the building trades. Waging a Counterattack on Opioids in the Workplace and at Home, is a virtual event via Zoom on April 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. EST....
Throughout the pandemic, construction workers have experienced the second highest rate of suicide among major industries. A new American Psychiatric Association (APA) survey of the construction workforce from the Foundation’s Center for Workplace Mental Health, the...
The Heat and Frost Insulators LMCT recently hosted a webinar aimed at educating contractors and union leaders on mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention. Sadly, construction occupations have the highest rate of suicide, as well as the highest number of...
The construction industry is one of the deadliest in America, not only due to the nature of the work, but also because of its high suicide rate. Once considered a taboo subject, building trades leaders are now addressing the subject and are working to educate people...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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,...
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...