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...
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Report: More work for federal agencies to achieve energy efficiency
Passage of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act would help achieve this goal. In December 2022, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that showed the need for continued congressional action to ensure the federal government adopts affordable...
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,...
Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction. The deduction provides tax rebates to building...
White House Launches Initiative to Reduce Energy Costs
A new building codes initiative launched by the White House will boost resilience to the impacts of climate change, lower utility bills for homes and businesses and prioritize underserved communities. The Biden-Harris Administration announced a national initiative to...
Ielmini: Senate must revitalize Mechanical Insulation tax incentives
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained why Mechanical Insulation tax incentives should be included in bipartisan legislation that revamps parts of the...
Ielmini: PLA Executive Order is good for unions and communities
President Joe Biden’s Executive Order, which requires the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects valued at more than $35 million, will apply to $262 billion in federal construction contracting and impact nearly 200,000 workers. A PLA...
Biden Mandates Use of PLAs
Date: 2022-02-10 18:03:16 Applies to Federally funded projects over $35 million On Feb. 4, President Biden signed an Executive Order requiring Project Labor Agreements be used on federally-funded projects with a price tag of at least $35 million. Pete Ielmini, LMCT...
Mechanical Insulators Will Abate Lead Paint Under Infrastructure Bill
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how the infrastructure bill will put union Mechanical Insulators to work across the nation. Lead is commonly...
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Director Ielmini discusses legislative bills and more on AWF Podcast
Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini opened his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast with an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. The FMIA was created to ensure energy efficiency. If passed, it will require...
Mechanical Insulators LMCT at CURT Conference
Peterides addresses PowerGen Conference In February, the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust participated in both the Annual CURT Conference and PowerGen Conference. The 2025 Construction Users Roundtable National Conference took place in Tuscon,...
IPA Study Highlights the Value of Union Labor
A presentation at the recent CURT (Construction Users Round Table) Conference discussed the findings of a study that showed the true value of union labor on construction projects. Conducted by Independent Project Analysis (IPA), the study entitled “The Value of Union...
LMCT Showcases Groundbreaking Approach to Identifying Heat Loss
Science educators, energy experts and engineers witness energy waste firsthand The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) showed attendees at the Center for Energy Workforce Development’s Energy Career Discovery Zone event how the latest...
Director Ielmini talks recruitment and mental health on pro-union podcast
Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini kicked off his first appearance of 2025 on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by discussing member recruitment efforts and the Construction Working Minds Summit. Ielmini began his conversation with AWF...
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...