--- title: LMCT News | Labor Management Cooperative Trust (2) description: Labor Management Cooperative Trust | (2) --- [![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 News About Our Industry ## Labor Management Cooperative Trust News --- Posts about ### Labor Management Cooperative Trust (2) --- 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) 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. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/trudeau-wins-re-election) September 24, 2021 ### [Ielmini Discusses how Mechanical Insulation Fights Climate change](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielmini-discusses-how-mechanical-insulation-fights-climate-change) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Numerous studies have demonstrated that insulation is the most effective and cheapest approach to optimize energy efficiency in buildings.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielmini-discusses-how-mechanical-insulation-fights-climate-change) September 22, 2021 ### [Infrastructure Legislation Contains the INSULATE Buildings Act](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/infrastructure-legislation-contains-the-insulate-buildings-act) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) While the Mechanical Insulators LMCT legislative advocacy has focused on mechanical insulation tax incentives included in the Build Back Better plan, the climate crisis demands we explore every opportunity to promote our work to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/infrastructure-legislation-contains-the-insulate-buildings-act) May 17, 2021 ### [LMCT Hosts Suicide Prevention Webinar](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-hosts-suicide-prevention-webinar) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 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. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-hosts-suicide-prevention-webinar) April 9, 2021 ### [Mechanical Insulators LMCT analyze Texas storm damage](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-lmct-analyze-texas-storm-damage) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 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. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-lmct-analyze-texas-storm-damage) April 1, 2021 ### [Mechanical Insulation Tax Incentives (GREEN Bill -- H.R. 848, Section 502)](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulation-tax-incentives-green-bill-h.r.-848-section-502) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) looks forward to the Biden Administration delivering on campaign promises to be the most pro-labor administration in decades. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been proposing legislation for years that would provide tax incentives  for mechanical insulation improvements. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulation-tax-incentives-green-bill-h.r.-848-section-502) March 3, 2021 ### [Mechanical Insulators LMCT discusses firestopping and smoke seal on labor podcast](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-lmct-discusses-firestopping-and-smoke-seal-on-labor-podcast) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 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. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-lmct-discusses-firestopping-and-smoke-seal-on-labor-podcast) November 12, 2020 ### [Mechanical Insulators highlight training for DOL Apprenticeship Week](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-highlight-training-for-dol-apprenticeship-week) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The work of a Mechanical Insulator or Firestopper is completed after years of training, both in the classroom and on the jobsite. This expert level work that is expected throughout the industries is the result of a registered apprenticeship program. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-highlight-training-for-dol-apprenticeship-week) October 16, 2020 ### [The Fastest-Growing Jobs For Women Is In Construction Per New Study](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/the-fastest-growing-jobs-for-women-is-in-construction-per-new-study) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A new study revealed more women are choosing to enter the construction industry. 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