Local 87 San Antonio celebrates 95th anniversary
HFIAW Local 87 San Antonio celebrated its 95th anniversary on March 3 at the historic Menger Inn.
Heat and Frost Insulators News and Events
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.
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.
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.
In-Person New Officer's Training returns
In February, newly elected Officers from various HFIAW Local Unions attended the mandatory training class at the Maritime Institute in Maryland.
IIIATF releases three new recuritment videos
The Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund (IIIATF) recently released three new videos designed to help JATCs with apprentice recruitment efforts.
IIIATF announces new Assistant Administrator position
The Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund (IIIATF) announced the creation of a new leadership position and named the first member to fill this new post.
IIIATF conducts firestopping Train the Trainer class
Gaining market share for firestopping work is a priority for the HFIAW, and the Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) and Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund (IIIATF) are helping Local Unions achieve the goal.
IIIATF Holds OSHA 502 Training Class
The Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund (IIIATF) completed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 502 training course in April at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, Md.
Hager's Building Futures Program recognized with NABTU Award
The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council’s Apprenticeship Readiness Program, which was created by former Insulators Local 50 Business Manager Dorsey Hager, was honored with the Mark H. Ayers Community Achievement Award during the 2023 North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Legislative Conference.