Local 50 project showcased in climate change report
A project completed by HFIAW Local 50 members was featured in a recently released report focusing on how labor unions can play an essential role in addressing climate change.
Heat and Frost Insulators News and Events
Seattle PLA puts Local 7 members to work on new NHL arena
Members of HFIAW Local 7 helped bring top-level professional hockey back to Seattle after nearly a century absence.
IIIATF hosts virtual grant writing course
The Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund (IIIATF) hosted an online Grant Writing Course during first full week in October.
General President Revard promotes disaster relief fund on podcast
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers General President Gregory T. Revard joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss The Insulators Union Disaster Relief Fund that provides emergency funds to members impacted by natural disasters.
Infrastructure bill could be the solution to Ohio’s lead pipe problem
There are at least 650,000 known lead pipes in Ohio that deliver polluted drinking water. Ohio has the second highest number in the nation, next to Illinois.
Going to the doctor: Not fun, but necessary
Going to the doctor is no one’s idea of fun, especially these days.
Canadian Insulator Advocacy: Prime Minister Trudeau’s third mandate
In September, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party were re-elected to lead another minority government in Canada.
USA Hosts ‘Fishing Lines at Christmas Time’ for San Antonio Youth
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) official press release:
Spring Hill, Tenn.—Despite the cold temperature and strong wind, more than 150 participants turned out at San Antonio’s South Side Lions Park on December 11 for Fishing Lines at Christmas Time—the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) first holiday-themed youth fishing event.
Mechanical Insulator training will be valuable to climate change fight
As the country comes to grips with the reality of climate change, energy efficiency becomes increasingly essential to infrastructure. Mechanical insulation will play a critical role in that transformation. The efforts to better insulate America’s buildings will lead to unprecedented demand for Mechanical Insulators, spurring the growth of apprenticeships.
General President Revard promotes veterans on Union Podcast
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers General President Gregory T. Revard joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Veterans Day to discuss opportunities available for veterans through the HFIAW’s registered apprenticeship program.