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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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Ielmini discusses Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, HUD, IMAP and more on AWF
Pete Ielmini, Director of the Insulators LMCT, kicked off his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by updating the progress on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. If approved by Congress, the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act would...
Walsh inducted into the National Academy of Construction
In early October, LMCT Deputy Director Gina Walsh was inducted into the National Academy of Construction. According to its website, the Academy honors outstanding construction industry leaders and shares their collective experiences and expertise to help the nation by...
Gina Walsh honored with NABTU Tradeswomen Lifetime Achievement Award
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Deputy Director Gina Walsh was honored by the North America’s Building Trades Unions, who bestowed upon her a NABTU Tradeswomen Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented to Walsh during the 2024...
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...