--- title: LMCT News | Mechanical Insulators LMCT (8) description: (8) --- [![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 January 27, 2022 ### [Missing firestop measures cause senseless deaths in New York tragedy](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/missing-firestop-measures-cause-senseless-deaths-in-new-york-tragedy) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) New York City’s deadliest blaze in three decades broke out on Jan. 9 in a 17-story high-rise in the Bronx.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/missing-firestop-measures-cause-senseless-deaths-in-new-york-tragedy) January 14, 2022 ### [Firestop and the Deadly January New York City Fire](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/firestop-and-the-deadly-january-new-york-city-fire) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Millions of Americans live and work in buildings where a fire could result in a terrible tragedy. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Protection Handbook, nearly six in 10 people killed in fires are located in a room where the fire did not originate. This disturbing statistic from the NFPA reveals the need to limit the spread of fire and smoke, as it speaks to the importance of firewall safety, specifically firestop. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/firestop-and-the-deadly-january-new-york-city-fire) December 29, 2021 ### [Mechanical Insulators Will Abate Lead Paint Under Infrastructure Bill](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-will-abate-lead-paint-under-infrastructure-bill) - [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/) to discuss how the infrastructure bill will put union Mechanical Insulators to work across the nation.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-will-abate-lead-paint-under-infrastructure-bill) December 21, 2021 ### [DOE Establishes New Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/doe-establishes-new-office-of-clean-energy-demonstrations) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ###### **DOE Will Oversee $20 Billion Federal Investment to Stand Up Clean Energy Projects Across the U.S. to Reach President Biden’s Net-Zero Goals ** The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the establishment of the [Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations](http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=Ns9rz0I2aLTP5COfhnm-2BfAPSSBEfNYVa7W2WnlIKIewXDkRhCydE2dujWpVtJd7atq-2BiX0-2FQyzQXvHOVUIuEYg-3D-3DX8wm_hXOc4dcDAY5z-2BqdMJBfi5HXSNXUjpGSfwSYhce7Cr-2BCxsfrdUxrXrYYZVfGWFlezvXTPdGrAsDqQd-2BsvzHR-2FdfR-2B0nHSF2uV0M8jav40vvxHXS64oMUL72SZvgC6E7UBYNZomVoXajSX4X3-2FXRJIzZzRICeev7eDIC0Isp6pG3tW1AjklH2g8l7wSl4szjTmAXZkB9jIN8hhkyIOUGWzW1j-2BzMXJ5zZJUXmjZIN9m9NgZJynQ1JcCcGu3-2FbhcXwrv0vd2iHd0A6cc7UEEA-2FxrkzVZQgPvBxy0jqulefJ-2F3sq9ZAsBxQgqcFskeOKT70x1k2agFzDoT54uMHlNeFDY-2B5QCEVqf0hzyRRud98hTPAyvqGafMp0uwDNh20nP8857WL97lx98Lq8P6yT4cbHdg-3D-3D), a new DOE office that will help deliver on President Biden’s bold climate agenda, create new, good-paying jobs for American families and workers, and reduce pollution while benefitting disadvantaged communities.   [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/doe-establishes-new-office-of-clean-energy-demonstrations) December 17, 2021 ### [VP Kamala Harris Unveils Lead Pipe and Paint Remediation Action Plan](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/vp-kamala-harris-unveils-lead-pipe-and-paint-remediation-action-plan) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini attended the Dec. 16 announcement by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris regarding the fast-tracking of lead pipe and lead paint removal as part of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/vp-kamala-harris-unveils-lead-pipe-and-paint-remediation-action-plan) November 29, 2021 ### [More Mechanical Insulators will be needed to fight climate change](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/more-mechanical-insulators-will-be-needed-to-fight-climate-change) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As the nation grapples with the reality of climate change, energy efficiency will be at the forefront of many infrastructure endeavors.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/more-mechanical-insulators-will-be-needed-to-fight-climate-change) November 2, 2021 ### [Study: Construction Industry Leaders Are Concerned About Mental Health](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/study-construction-industry-leaders-are-concerned-about-mental-health) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Throughout the pandemic, [construction workers have experienced the second highest rate of suicide among major industries](https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6903a1.htm?s_cid=mm6903a1_w). [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/study-construction-industry-leaders-are-concerned-about-mental-health) October 28, 2021 ### [Illinois law will create union jobs in renewable energy transition](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/illinois-law-will-create-union-jobs-in-renewable-energy-transition) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As more people embrace the transition to green, renewable energy, millions of good paying union jobs will be created.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/illinois-law-will-create-union-jobs-in-renewable-energy-transition) October 18, 2021 ### [Study shows labor unions essential to fight climate change](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/study-shows-labor-unions-essential-to-fight-climate-change) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## Insulators Local 50 showcased in report A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) demonstrates union jobs are essential in the fight against climate change. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/study-shows-labor-unions-essential-to-fight-climate-change) September 24, 2021 ### [Trudeau Wins Re-Election](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/trudeau-wins-re-election) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) On Sept. 20, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party was re-elected to lead another minority government in Canada. 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