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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.
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Local 78 FMRP educates Fire Inspectors
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust completed another class designed to increase work opportunities in the firestop industry by educating Fire Inspectors. On Sept. 4, HFIAW Local 78, Birmingham, Ala., hosted a Firestop Market Recovery Program...
Account Manager for Perspectives joins America’s Work Force Union Podcast
Gina Higgens, Account Manager for Perspectives, one of the two companies that makes up the Insulators Member Assistance Program (IMAP), filled in for Insulators LMCT Director Pete Ielmini’s monthly interview on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Perspectives is...
Director Ielmini Discusses FMIA and IMAP on pro-union podcast
Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, where he discussed the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and the Insulators Union Member Assistance Program. Ielmini...
Insulators IMAP addresses Apprenticeship Community
Representatives from the Insulators Members Assistance Program, in cooperation with the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Fund, provided mental health awareness training at the Insulation Industry International Apprenticeship and Training Fund’s Joint...
Co-founder of Youturn Health joins America’s Work Force Union Podcast
Richard Jones, co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Youturn Health, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss what their organization does for people, especially those working in the construction industry. Youturn was hired to provide professional...
Support for bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act grows
There is a growing momentum of bipartisan support from members of the House of Representatives who believe the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) should become law. Initially introduced by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and co-sponsor Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) on...
Director Ielmini discusses FMIA, IMAP and new leadership initiative on AWF
Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast from Orlando, Fla., where he was attending the Insulator Union’s annual training conference and Master Apprentice...
Ielmini talks training and mental health on the AWF Union Podcast
Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared May 22 on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of training and mental health awareness in the construction industry. Ielmini began by explaining how...
A Commodity for Success: Properly Trained Construction Workers
In the business world, the old motto, “Do it right the first time,” is often cited. This is especially true in construction, as project owners increase their bottom line when the work is performed right the first time – no matter the size of the project....