Illinois residents, members of organized labor, the Mechanical Insulators LMCT and others attended a rally in Springfield to bring attention to the public support of nuclear power plants within the state. On May 28, hundreds of people attended a rally at the Illinois...
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Insulators LMCT joins forces with Illinois Locals to Join Climate Jobs Illinois
The Illinois locals that are involved are Local 1 St Louis, Local 17 Chicago, Local 18 Indianapolis, Local 19 Milwaukee, Local 37 Evansville, and Local 81 Cedar Rapids. The 100% Labor coalition unveiled its package of policy recommendations to transition Illinois to a...
Stricter Asbestos Regulations Put In Place In Washington
On March 19, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee approved legislation to regulate the amount of asbestos used in building materials and industrial facilities. From the first Labor & Commerce reading to the governor’s signature, it took Senate Bill 6473 less than three...
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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...
Pro-Mechanical Insulation legislation and IMAP discussed on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast
Pete Ielmini made his monthly appearance on the AWF podcast where he discussed the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, trade shows and IMAP.
Ielmini discusses Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, HUD, IMAP and more on AWF
Pete Ielmni, Executive Director of the LMCT, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss mechanical insulation bills, IMAP and more.
Walsh inducted into the National Academy of Construction
LMCT Deputy Director Gina Walsh was inducted into the National Academy of Construction, joined this elite group of over 400 construction industry leaders.
Gina Walsh honored with NABTU Tradeswomen Lifetime Achievement Award
LMCT Deputy Director Gina Walsh was honored with the 2024 NABTU Tradeswomen Lifetime Achievement Award during the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference.