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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act Introduced into Senate
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is proud to announce the introduction of the bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) by U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) on April 16. Properly...
Local 80 Firestop Training Helps Market Recovery in West Virginia
In late March, leaders from Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 80 and some of the Local’s signatory contractors participated in the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Firestop Market Recovery Program. The program is...
Ielmini on how AI is driving construction demand for Insulators
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined host Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on March 26 for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence becoming one of the...
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Pete Ielmini discusses the Mechanical Insulation Act, Member Assistance and Gina Walsh
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust, discussed the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, member assistance programs and the retirement of trailblazer Gina Walsh on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. The...
Political advocacy efforts by Local 7 lead to firestopping legislation
The State of Washington recently enacted legislation to advance the firestop and smokeseal industry by mandating that all individuals who apply firestop and smokeseal products must receive state-certified training. Insulators Local 7, under the leadership of Business...
LMCT presents on Mental Health Well-Being, Firestop at JAC
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) promoted the mechanical insulation industry and mental health awareness at the 2025 Insulation Industry International Training Fund Joint Apprenticeship Conference. Held in Chicago from June 23 to 26,...
Director Ielmini promotes federal legislation and safety awareness on AWF Podcast
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor and Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force to discuss the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, firestop awareness and apprenticeship opportunities. During his conversation...
Insulators Advance Mental Well-Being Initiatives
The Insulators Membership Assistance Program (IMAP) continues to progress and advocate for mental health initiatives to support the well-being of members of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers. Recently, IMAP’s professional...
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
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is proud to announce the introduction of the bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2025 (FMIA) by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) to the House of Representatives...
Director Ielmini discussed firestopping, the FMIA and more on AWF podcast
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss critical topics impacting the mechanical insulation industry. The conversation centered around the...