Heat and Frost Insulators News and Events

Local 69 Business Manager discusses work outlook on national pro-union podcast

Steven Overby, Business Manager for Insulators Local 69, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on April 10. 

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Ielmini talks Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and IMAP on national pro-union podcast

Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) and how it can benefit all federal buildings. 

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The need to market mechanical insulation

James Petrides, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the need to market the mechanical insulation industry. He also explained what a Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit is and how they are performed.

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Ielmini: Building support critical to moving Insulator bills forward

The New Year brought renewed efforts to expand support on Capital Hill for two House bills that, if passed, could save taxpayers money while also generating new work opportunities for members of the Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (HFIAW).  

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Ielmini: Recruitment is key to overcoming labor shortage

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and gave an update on two pieces of federal legislation, the need to educate the public on the work Insulators perform and how the trades are combating a labor shortage.

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The Journey of Garrett Giglio and Local 53's Apprenticeship Program

Garrett Giglio, who was recently appointed as Training Coordinator for Insulators Local 53 in New Orleans, made his debut appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Nov. 15 and talked about the Local’s training program and the opportunities provided by Local 53's registered apprenticeship program. 

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Local 50 BM Dan Poteet explains the need for travelers on AWF Union Podcast

Local 50 Columbus/Dayton Business Manager Dan Poteet, a second-generation Mechanical Insulator, made his first appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast (AWF), and discussed the growing need for manpower in his Local’s jurisdiction.

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Elevating the importance of mechanical insulation in schools

During his recent appearance on America's Work Force Union Podcast (AWF), Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Heat and Frost Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), discussed the crucial significance of mechanical insulation and its potential to impact educational institutions. 

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Walsh looks ahead to Tradeswomen Build Nations conference

In her recent appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Deputy Director Gina Walsh discussed the upcoming Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN) conference.

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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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