Heat and Frost Insulators News and Events

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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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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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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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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Ielmini applauds Insulators' commitment to mental health

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), made his monthly appearance on the America's Work Force Union Podcast and lauded the effort of the Insulators Union to provide mental health services to its members.

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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act is not union vs. non-union bill

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), made his monthly appearance on America's Work Force Union Podcast and addressed how the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act is not a union versus non-union issue.

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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act will be reintroduced into Congress

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), made his monthly appearance on America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about H.B. 9419, the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.

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Federal bill would improve mechanical insulation on federal buildings

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained the purpose of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, which he believes will be introduced into Congress in late November.

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Ielmini: Mechanical Insulation energy audits can benefit taxpayers

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the importance of Mechanical Insulation energy audits and why the National Energy Conservation Policy Act should be amended to ultimately benefit taxpayers.

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LMCT addresses construction worker suicide as part of OSHA event

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the alarming suicide rate of construction workers and the resources available to help those in crisis. 

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