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He also discussed the LMCT’s efforts to prevent suicide within the construction industry. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/federal-mechanical-insulation-act-reintroduced-with-bipartisan-support) June 29, 2023 ### [Legislation will create more work hours and improve working conditions](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/legislation-will-create-more-work-hours-and-improved-working-conditions) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the [America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/disparity-in-men-and-women-safety-equipment-creates-jobsite-problems) and spoke with host Ed "Flash" Ferenc about the recent progress of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. He also addressed the lack of female-appropriate labor attire at brick and mortar retail stores and its negative impact on women in the building trades. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/legislation-will-create-more-work-hours-and-improved-working-conditions) September 30, 2022 ### [Ielmini: Make Mechanical Insulation energy audits mandatory](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielmini-make-mechanical-insulation-energy-audits-mandatory) - [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://awf.labortools.com/) and discussed the importance of Mechanical Insulation energy audits and why the National Energy Conservation Policy Act should be amended to make them mandatory. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielmini-make-mechanical-insulation-energy-audits-mandatory) February 23, 2021 ### [Winterization is Not Energy Conservation](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/winterization-is-not-energy-conservation) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 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. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/winterization-is-not-energy-conservation) October 20, 2020 ### [New Brunswick, Canada Labor Management Effort Wins](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/new-brunswick-canada-labor-management-effort-wins) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Energy audits were performed in several school districts that have demonstrated a need for mechanical insulation upgrade and maintenance. 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