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Senior Signing Day: From a graduation cap to a hard hat
Insulators Local 19 Business Manager Brett Large joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed his Local’s efforts to expand its apprenticeship program, including the implementation of Senior Signing Day. He also spoke about the Local’s first female...
Legislation will create more work hours and improve working conditions
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 the recent progress of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. He also...
Local 78 successfully conducts the Firestop Market Recovery Program
In early June, Insulators Local 78 Birmingham hosted the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Firestop Market Recovery Program.
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Director recognizes Industry safety efforts On labor podcast
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed worker safety on the jobsite and how the insulation industry has advanced in recent years. Ielmini told...
LMCT Partners with Ontario Government For Youth Training Programs
The Mechanical Insulators LMCT representatives are partnering with the Ontario Government to create youth training programs designed to expose more children and young people to careers in the construction industry. The $43 million in expanded youth training programs...
Virtual Event: 2020 Tradeswomen Build Nation Conference
The North America’s Building Trades Unions have announced the 2020 Trades Women Build Nations Conference will be a virtual event. In the past, this annual conference was held at different locations throughout North America and Washington D.C. was chosen to be the host...
Biden Stresses Support For Mechanical Insulation Industry
Democratic Party Presidential candidate Joe Biden pledged his future support for the Mechanical Insulation industry. In an Aug. 15 letter to International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers General President James P. McCourt, Biden discussed...
Insulators Make Budget Recommendations To The Government Of Canada
In late August, the Mechanical Insulation Industry, in part with the Mechanical Insulators LMCT, provided the Government of Canada with four budget recommendations, as the government prepares its 2021 budget. As the Canadian government moves into the COVID-19 pandemic...
Ielmini Discusses Registered Apprenticeship Programs on AWF Union Podcast
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on July 22 to discuss registered apprenticeship programs and the future of the mechanical insulation industry. America’s Work...
Meso Patient Registry Slated To Receive Government Funds
The Mechanical Insulators LMCT is proud of our allies in the U.S. House of Representatives for including funding to complete the Mesothelioma Patient Registry Feasibility Study in their Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations bill to fund the Department of Labor, Health and...
Mechanical Insulation Industry Fighting For Legislative Progress
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust (LMCT) has been vocalizing support for mechanical insulation, the industry, the contractors and the workforce, on the legislative front. Recently, the Mechanical Insulators LMCT was able to influence...
Mechanical Insulation Tax Incentives Included In House Legislation
After much effort and coordination, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an infrastructure bill, which includes mechanical insulation tax incentives. Passed mostly along party lines, the $1.5 trillion Moving Forward Act will not be brought to vote in the Senate....