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LMCT Showcases Groundbreaking Approach to Identifying Heat Loss
Science educators, energy experts and engineers witness energy waste firsthand The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) showed attendees at the Center for Energy Workforce Development’s Energy Career Discovery Zone event how the latest...
Director Ielmini talks recruitment and mental health on pro-union podcast
Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini kicked off his first appearance of 2025 on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by discussing member recruitment efforts and the Construction Working Minds Summit. Ielmini began his conversation with AWF...
Director Ielmini provides update on FMIA and highlights safety benefits of Mechanical Insulation
Pete Ielmini, Director of the Insulators LMCT, kicked off his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by providing an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. Ielmini said the LMCT is still working to get the FMIA passed and has a...
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Supporting Manitoba Insulators as they fight for a fair wage increase
The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators has always focused on growing the trade and assisting its membership in securing employment, defending their rights, protecting health and safety and advancing their interests. Fighting for fairness is at the...
Rep. Sánchez introduces Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
On Dec. 2, Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) into the House. This legislation seeks to ensure federal buildings are utilizing Mechanical Insulation, an important technology for energy efficiency applied to mechanical...
Proposed bill would mandate Mechanical Insulation in federal buildings
echanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, which he believes will soon be introduced into Congress. On Nov. 23,...
Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference empowers women in construction
Gina Walsh, Deputy Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust (LMCT), appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference – the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world – held...
Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction. The deduction provides tax rebates to building...
Properly installed firestop can save lives, protect property
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Trustee Tom Dake II appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance of properly installed firestop, which can save lives and protect property. Dake is also the Vice...
Ielmini: Make Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits mandatory
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance of Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits and why the National Energy Conservation Policy Act...
LMCT addresses construction worker suicide with helpful resources
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the alarming suicide rate of construction workers and the resources available that can help. Ielmini spoke...
Mechanical Insulation is critical to reducing U.S fossil fuel use
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the important role Mechanical Insulation plays in reducing the use of fossil fuel, which in turn helps...