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Jim Petrides discusses Insulator industry news on AWF podcast
Jim Petrides, Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist for the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a recent study that demonstrates the importance of mechanical insulation. Petrides...
LMCT Releases Large Entertainment Venues Study
In early 2025, the Insulators LMCT was asked to take part in a study on behalf of a regional sports authority group regarding mechanical insulation. Venue Solutions Group, the owner’s representative, requested the evaluation of a large baseball stadium and a...
Weber and Sanchez Introduce Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2025
Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) introduced the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2025 which will help save taxpayer money.
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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...
LMCT to address construction worker suicide epidemic
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed efforts to address construction worker suicide and the resources available to members of the International...
Government of Canada Invests in Building Trades
Now more than ever, skilled tradespeople are in high demand to fill well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. The most recent projections estimate that about 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire between 2019 and 2028, creating an ever-growing need...
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...
Maryland Legislature passes Bill to create Mechanical Insulation Grant
In early April, Maryland legislators passed a bill to create a grant program for the installation of Mechanical Insulation. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Larry Hogan for his signature. For two years, Insulators Local 24 persistently advocated Maryland state...
Mechanical Insulation is critical for U.S. energy independence
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the importance of energy independence in light of the tragic events in Ukraine and made the case for why...
Virtual event helps women support one another in the trades
Date: 2022-03-31 16:34:00 The union construction industry offers women an excellent opportunity to begin and sustain a successful career. Despite the great opportunities available, U.S. Department of Labor data reveals women represent only 3.4 percent of the...
Join the LMCT for an Opioid Awareness Webinar
The Mechanical Insulators LMCT is partnering with CURT Events to raise awareness to help prevent opioid addiction in the building trades. Waging a Counterattack on Opioids in the Workplace and at Home, is a virtual event via Zoom on April 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. EST....
NABTU hosts TWBN March Webinar
March is Women’s History Month, and NABTU, along with NABTU’s Tradeswomen Committee, hosted a Winter Webinar for tradeswomen. Held on the morning of March 5, the Tradeswomen Build Nations Winter Webinar is one of two online events meant to take the place of last...