Heat and Frost Insulators News and Events

Mechanical Insulation Audit Program can save taxpayer dollars

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 LMCT’s new Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Program. Ielmini also gave an update on the status of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.

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Mechanical Insulation Act reintroduction will create hundreds of jobs

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined theAmerica’s Work Force Union Podcast in July and spoke about the reintroduction of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. 

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Local 6 hosts Firestop  Market Recovery Program

HFIAW Local 6 Boston recently hosted a Firestop  Market Recovery Program class for its members and  signatory contractors.  

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Local 22 Apprentice Program gets support from County

HFIAW Local 22 Houston will make significant strides to enhance its registered apprenticeship program thanks to new funding they will receive as part of a county-wide initiative to support registered apprenticeship programs.  

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Weber and Sanchez introduce Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

On July 14, the bipartisanFederal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023 (FMIA) was introduced into the House of Representatives by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.).

The FMIA will advance federal energy efficiencies, save tax dollars and reduce energy loss and emissions for the approximately 350,000 federal buildings in the U.S. It will also add an important audit metric for regulators to include when federal buildings are assessed for  Mechanical Insulation efficiencies.

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Micron chip plant tops list  of new projects for Local 30

Members of Local 30 Syracuse are preparing for a significant influx of new work, as the Local’s jurisdiction will be home to several large upcoming projects. 

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Local 87 San Antonio  celebrates 95th anniversary

HFIAW Local 87 San Antonio celebrated its 95th  anniversary on March 3 at the historic Menger Inn.  

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IIIATF provides course on  advanced Pad Design, Metal Layouts

The Advanced Pad Development and Metal Layouts training courses were both held at the Local 17 Training  Center in Chicago toward the end of March. 

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Conference Apprentice Competitions get ready for Houston

The competitors heading to Houston in July for the 2023 Master Apprentice Competition (MAC) are winning their way there by besting fellow apprentices at Conference events around the U.S. and Canada.

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Ielmini emphasizes need for women’s safety gear on AWF Union Podcast

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast (AWF) and discussed how brick-and-mortar retail stores lack appropriate attire for female construction workers, including safety gear, which in turn negatively impacts female building trades members. He also provided an update on the reintroduction of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.

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