--- title: LMCT News | Mechanical Insulators LMCT (6) description: (6) --- [![LMCT Mechanical Insulators logo](https://lmct.insulators.org/hubfs/LMCT%20Twenty/_assets/logos/lmct-logo-full-color.svg "LMCT Mechanical Insulators logo")](https://lmct.insulators.org/) [Our Industry](https://lmct.insulators.org/our-industry) [Industrial/Commercial Mechanical Insulation](https://lmct.insulators.org/industrial-commercial-mechanical-insulation) [Asbestos Abatement](https://lmct.insulators.org/asbestos-abatement) [Firestop and Smokeseal](https://lmct.insulators.org/firestop-and-smokeseal) [Mechanical Insulation Evaluations](https://lmct.insulators.org/mechanical-insulation-evaluation) [Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits](https://lmct.insulators.org/mechanical-insulation-energy-audits) [Science of Insulation](https://lmct.insulators.org/science-of-insulation) [Contractors](https://lmct.insulators.org/contractors) [Political Activism](https://lmct.insulators.org/political-activism) [U.S. Federal Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/us-federal-issues) [Federal Mechanical Insulation Act](https://lmct.insulators.org/fmia) [U.S. State Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/us-state-issues) [Canada Federal Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/canada-federal-issues) [About](https://lmct.insulators.org/about) [About LMCT](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-lmct) [About Insulators Union](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-insulators-union) [About Apprenticeship Training](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-apprenticeship-training) [About Contractor Association](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-contractor-association) [Women in the Industry](https://lmct.insulators.org/women-in-the-industry) [Mental Health Awareness](https://lmct.insulators.org/mental-health-awareness) [Media Gallery](https://lmct.insulators.org/media-gallery) [Downloadable Resources](https://lmct.insulators.org/downloadable-lmct-materials) [News](https://lmct.insulators.org/news) [Contact](https://lmct.insulators.org/contact) # Mechanical Insulation Industry News # Mechanical Insulators LMCT August 18, 2022 ### [LMCT and Insulators Union Attend TVA Conference](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-and-insulators-union-attend-tva-conference) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Mechanical Insulators LMCT and the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers were well-represented at the 2022 Tennessee Valley Trades and Labor Council/Tennessee Valley Authority (TVTLC/TVA) Labor-Management Conference, held in mid-July in Nashville, Tenn. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-and-insulators-union-attend-tva-conference) July 28, 2022 ### [Firestop Offers Lucrative Opportunities For Unions And Contractors](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/firestop-offers-lucrative-opportunities-for-unions-and-contractors) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the benefits of firestop work and a LMCT program to help both contractors and members of the [International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers](https://www.insulators.org/) regain market share in this industry. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/firestop-offers-lucrative-opportunities-for-unions-and-contractors) July 19, 2022 ### [Insulators LMCT Conducts Successful Firestop Market Recovery Program](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/insulators-lmct-conducts-successful-firestop-market-recovery-program) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Mechanical Insulators LMCT recently completed a successful Firestop Market Recovery Program. The LMCT Firestop Market Recovery Program is designed to bring together union leadership and contractors to gain market share and increase manhours in the growing firestopping and smoke seal sector.   [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/insulators-lmct-conducts-successful-firestop-market-recovery-program) June 30, 2022 ### [Efforts by Insulators Local 24 helps pass Mechanical Insulation bill](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/efforts-by-insulators-local-24-helps-pass-mechanical-insulation-bill) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Insulators Local 24](http://insulators24.org/index.aspx) Business Manager Brian Cavey joined the [America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://awf.labortools.com/) and talked about his Local’s successful efforts to lobby Maryland state lawmakers to pass legislation to establish the [Maryland Mechanical Insulation Grant Program](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0314?ys=2022rs).  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/efforts-by-insulators-local-24-helps-pass-mechanical-insulation-bill) June 29, 2022 ### [Insulators’ campaign key to passage of Mechanical Insulation bill](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/insulators-campaign-key-to-passage-of-mechanical-insulation-bill) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Insulators Local 24](http://insulators24.org/index.aspx) Business Manager Brian Cavey appeared on the [America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://awf.labortools.com/) and discussed the successful efforts by Local 24 leaders to lobby Maryland lawmakers to pass state legislation to establish the [Maryland Mechanical Insulation Grant Program](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0314?ys=2022rs).  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/insulators-campaign-key-to-passage-of-mechanical-insulation-bill) June 3, 2022 ### [White House Launches Initiative to Reduce Energy Costs](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/white-house-launches-initiative-to-reduce-energy-costs) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A new building codes initiative launched by the White House will boost resilience to the impacts of climate change, lower utility bills for homes and businesses and prioritize underserved communities. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/white-house-launches-initiative-to-reduce-energy-costs) May 26, 2022 ### [LMCT to address construction worker suicide epidemic](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-to-address-construction-worker-suicide-epidemic) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the [America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://awfradio.com/) and discussed efforts to address construction worker suicide and the resources available to members of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-to-address-construction-worker-suicide-epidemic) May 3, 2022 ### [Government of Canada Invests in Building Trades](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/government-of-canada-invests-in-building-trades) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Now more than ever, skilled tradespeople are in high demand to fill well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. The most recent projections estimate that about 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire between 2019 and 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/government-of-canada-invests-in-building-trades) April 30, 2022 ### [Ielmini: Senate must revitalize Mechanical Insulation tax incentives](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielmini-senate-must-revitalize-mechanical-insulation-tax-incentives) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust](https://lmct.insulators.org/) (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the [America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://awfradio.com/) and explained why Mechanical Insulation tax incentives should be included in bipartisan legislation that revamps parts of the Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielmini-senate-must-revitalize-mechanical-insulation-tax-incentives) April 29, 2022 ### [The Senate must revive Mechanical Insulation tax incentives in new law](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/the-senate-must-revive-mechanical-insulation-tax-incentives-in-new-law) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust](https://lmct.insulators.org/) (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the [America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://awfradio.com/) and discussed why Mechanical Insulation tax incentives are a bipartisan issue and should be included in legislation that revamps parts of the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill. 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