May 17, 2021

LMCT Hosts Suicide Prevention Webinar

The Heat and Frost Insulators LMCT recently hosted a webinar aimed at educating contractors and union leaders on mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention.

May 3, 2021

Addressing Mental Health Issues and Suicide Prevention

The construction industry is one of the deadliest in America, not only due to the nature of the work, but also because of its high suicide rate. 

Once considered a taboo subject, building trades leaders are now addressing the subject and are working to educate people about mental health issues. 

April 23, 2021

Biden: Addressing Climate Change Will Create Good-Paying Jobs

On April 23, President Joe Biden spoke on the second day of the Leaders Summit on Climate and specifically mentioned how addressing climate change will create good-paying Mechanical Insulator jobs.

April 9, 2021

Mechanical Insulators LMCT analyze Texas storm damage

The value and effectiveness of mechanical insulation was put on full display in Texas, when anunprecedented winter storm caused pipes to freeze and burst, costing thousands of Texans tobe forced into preventable repairs.

March 3, 2021

Mechanical Insulators LMCT discusses firestopping and smoke seal on labor podcast

Firestopping and smoke seal is one of the important trades that falls under the umbrella of the Insulators Union and, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Trustee Tom Dake II recently discussed firestopping and smoke seal on a national, labor-focused podcast.

February 23, 2021

Winterization is Not Energy Conservation

While there have been many thoughts and opinions pertaining to the events that have taken place in Texas in recent weeks with their energy sources, it is vital to remember that winterization is not the same as energy conservation.

November 5, 2020

LMCT Sign The CIASP Stand-Up Pledge

According to the Centers for Disease Prevention, construction occupations have the highest rate of suicide, as well as the highest number of suicides across all occupational groups.

October 16, 2020

The Fastest-Growing Jobs For Women Is In Construction Per New Study

A new study revealed more women are choosing to enter the construction industry.

October 5, 2020

Deputy Director introduces the TWBN Conference on labor podcast

Although construction continues to be a male-dominated field, women are making progress in Missouri and throughout the country. Deputy Director Walsh said women are beginning to see the value of the building trades and are finding that they have a place at the table.

October 5, 2020

Director recognizes Industry safety efforts On labor podcast

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on America’s Work Force, a labor-focused podcast and discussed worker safety on the jobsite and how the insulation industry has advanced in recent years. Ielmini told AWF host Ed “Flash” Ferenc building trades unions have paved the way for making the construction industry a safer place to work.With the Federal government creation and passing of the Occupational Safety and Health Act,...