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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act gains momentum in Congress
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust and Bill Petty, lobbyist with State Federal Strategies, provided an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act during a recent episode of the America's Work Force...
Rep. Weber discusses FMIA in Energy Subcommittee Hearing
On Sept. 16, Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) spoke about H.R. 3474, the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, during a Subcommittee on Energy hearing. If passed as written, the FMIA will advance federal energy efficiencies, save tax dollars and reduce energy loss and...
Insulators Local 34 hosts IMAP for apprentices
In the construction industry, there is a need for tradesmen and tradeswomen to prioritize their mental health well-being. International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 34, St. Paul, Minn., is one Local up to the challenge of making...
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Registered apprenticeships required under FMIA
In his monthly appearance on the America's Work Force Union Podcast, Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), discussed the proposed Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and how it is tied into registered...
Expect reintroduction of Federal Mechanical Insulation Act in 2023
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his regular guest appearance on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the future of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. On Dec. 28, Ielmini told AWF...
Supporting Manitoba Insulators as they fight for a fair wage increase
The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators has always focused on growing the trade and assisting its membership in securing employment, defending their rights, protecting health and safety and advancing their interests. Fighting for fairness is at the...
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,...
Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference empowers women in construction
Gina Walsh, Deputy Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust (LMCT), appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference – the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world – held...
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...
Properly installed firestop can save lives, protect property
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Trustee Tom Dake II appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance of properly installed firestop, which can save lives and protect property. Dake is also the Vice...
Ielmini: Make Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits mandatory
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance of Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits and why the National Energy Conservation Policy Act...