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Sen. Ed Markey to Sponsor FMIA in the Senate
On March 6, Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) agreed to sponsor the Senate companion of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. The decision by Markey capped off a day when the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) had a significant presence on Capitol...
Executive Director Ielmini serves as panelist during Construction Working Minds Summit
The construction industry is taking a significant step toward addressing one of its most pressing yet often overlooked challenges: mental health. The Construction Working Minds Summit, held in Dallas, brought together individuals from across the industry to...
Director Ielmini discusses legislative bills and more on AWF Podcast
Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini opened his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast with an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. The FMIA was created to ensure energy efficiency. If passed, it will require...
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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....
Director Ielmini talks Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and Construction Safety Week
Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his monthly appearance on The America’s Work Force Union Podcast and provided an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and Construction Safety Week. Ielmini started the...
Mid-Atlantic States Conference begins IMAP training
The Middle Atlantic States Conference hosted the initial Insulators Member Assistance Program (IMAP) Conference Level Training (CLT) event during its March Conference meeting. Over 40 Local Union officers from the following Locals attended the training sessions: Local...
Director Ielmini meets with congressional staffers regarding the FMIA
Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his monthly appearance on The America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the lobbying efforts to pass the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. If passed by Congress, the Federal...