Local 75 improves energy efficiency at local libraries
Institutions of all kinds are finding ways to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint as environmental awareness and energy conservation continue to increase.
Heat and Frost Insulators News and Events
Multiple Local 86 contractors needed for battery plant megaproject
After Insulators Local 86 Nashville members finish work on the Ultium Cells battery plant in Spring Hill, Tenn., they will have logged about 250,000 manhours on their portion of the $2.3 billion megaproject.
Local 5 tackles major refinery conversion under PLA
Local 5 Los Angeles Brothers and Sisters are expected to log about 100,000 hours when they're done transforming a long-shuttered refinery into the largest renewable fuels refinery in the western United States.
Celebrating Local 18 Retiree Jerry Stewart
Jerry Stewart began his journey as a Mechanical Insulator in May of 1972. A member of Local 18 Indianapolis, he started permit work at the Owens Corning Fiberglass facility.
Local 5 Business Agent Eddy Pena retires
Eddy Pena started his career with Local 5 Los Angeles and the HFIAW when he joined the union on July 4, 1988. After joining, Local 5 member Curtis Gardner offered him a job doing firestop at the company where Curtis worked as a foreman.
Tafolla highlights benefits of Insulators apprenticeship program
In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (HFIAW) Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund (IIIATF) Assistant Administrator Sam Tafolla joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast (AWF) and shared his insights on the trade, the importance of a registered apprenticeship program and the future of training in the mechanical insulation industry.
Trainer Enhancement Classes push instructors to be better
Over 80 JATC Instructors from the U.S. and Canada attended the 2023 Trainer Enhancement Classes at the Maritime Institute in Maryland to improve their teaching skills.
Local 19 Milwaukee hosts 'Senior Signing Day'
On June 21, Insulators Local 19 Milwaukee hosted its first "Senior Signing Day" at their Training Center in Pewaukee, Wis.
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.
International announces new positions as Union looks to grow
Thirteen HFIAW members were appointed to International positions this year, as part of an overhaul designed to better position the union for growth. Additionally, two new positions were created as part of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT).