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,...
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Weber and Sanchez Introduce Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2025
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is proud to announce the introduction of the bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2025 (FMIA) by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) to the House of Representatives...
Sánchez, Fitzpatrick reintroduce bipartisan MIIIA
Reps. Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) reintroduced the bipartisan Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act, H.R. 2463, today to create jobs and promote energy efficiency. The bipartisan legislation will create jobs for members of the...
Sen. Ed Markey to Sponsor FMIA in the Senate
On March 6, Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) agreed to sponsor the Senate companion of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. The decision by Markey capped off a day when the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) had a significant presence on Capitol...
Director Ielmini provides update on FMIA and highlights safety benefits of Mechanical Insulation
Pete Ielmini, Director of the Insulators LMCT, kicked off his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by providing an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. Ielmini said the LMCT is still working to get the FMIA passed and has a...
LMCT hosts HUD leaders at HFIAW Local 24
The Mechanical Insulators LMCT hosted leaders from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at the Insulators Local 24 Union Hall/Training Center to discuss Mechanical Insulation and Firestop technologies and how they could benefit HUD. HUD is the...
LMCT seeks more support to advance the FMIA
The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) is progressing at a relatively rapid pace compared to most pieces of legislation. That was the message Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini discussed during his...
Mechanical Insulation Incentive Act Introduced into House
The Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is proud to announce that on Oct. 26, Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced the Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation will...
Insulators General Secretary-Treasurer meets with ACT DOL Secretary Su
On Sept. 11, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers General Secretary-Treasurer Robert W. Reap met with Acting U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su. In addition to General Secretary-Treasurer Reap and Su, the meeting was also...
Bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023 Introduced
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is proud to announce the introduction of the bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023 (FMIA) by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) to the House of Representatives...
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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...
Insulators Advance Mental Well-Being Initiatives
The Insulators Membership Assistance Program (IMAP) continues to progress and advocate for mental health initiatives to support the well-being of members of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers. Recently, IMAP’s professional...