--- title: LMCT News | Mechanical Insulation (2) description: Mechanical Insulation | (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 ### Mechanical Insulation (2) --- October 26, 2023 ### [Mechanical Insulation Incentive Act Introduced into House](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulation-incentive-act-introduced-into-house) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is proud to announce that on Oct. 26, Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced the [Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2023.](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6104?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22hr+6104%22%7D&s=1&r=1) [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulation-incentive-act-introduced-into-house) September 20, 2023 ### [Insulators General Secretary-Treasurer meets with ACT DOL Secretary Su](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/insulators-general-secretary-treasurer-meets-with-act-dol-secretary-su) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) On Sept. 11, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers General Secretary-Treasurer Robert W. Reap met with Acting U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/insulators-general-secretary-treasurer-meets-with-act-dol-secretary-su) August 24, 2023 ### [Energy Audit Program proves Mechanical Insulation saves money](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/energy-audit-program-proves-mechanical-insulation-saves-money-1) - [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/) and discussed the LMCT’s new Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Program. He also provided a progress update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/energy-audit-program-proves-mechanical-insulation-saves-money-1) July 27, 2023 ### [Federal Mechanical Insulation Act reintroduced with bipartisan support](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/federal-mechanical-insulation-act-reintroduced-with-bipartisan-support) - [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/) and spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the reintroduction of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act into the House of Representatives. 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) July 18, 2023 ### [Bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023 Introduced](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/bipartisan-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-of-2023-introduced) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is proud to announce the introduction of the bipartisan [Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023](https://weber.house.gov/uploadedfiles/weber_015_xml_final.pdf) (FMIA) by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) to the House of Representatives on July 14. Mechanical insulation provides large-scale and long-term energy efficiency, emissions reductions, cost savings and safety benefits at manufacturing facilities, power plants, refineries, hospitals, universities, and... [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/bipartisan-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-of-2023-introduced) July 18, 2023 ### [LMCT's Efforts Result In Introduction Of Bipartisan FMIA](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmcts-efforts-result-in-introduction-of-bipartisan-fmia) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Extensive efforts by the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) and their lobbying firm State Federal Strategies, resulted in the introduction of the bipartisan[Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023](https://weber.house.gov/uploadedfiles/weber_015_xml_final.pdf) (FMIA) by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) to the House of Representatives on July 14. The FMIA, House Resolution 4663, will advance federal energy efficiencies, save tax dollars and reduce energy loss and emissions for the approximately... [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmcts-efforts-result-in-introduction-of-bipartisan-fmia) 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) April 26, 2023 ### [Ielmini discusses President Biden's commitment to the building trades](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielminiaprilawf) - [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 and spoke with host Ed "Flash" Ferenc about President Biden's appearance at the North American Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Legislative Conference on the same day he announced he will seek a second term as President. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielminiaprilawf) February 27, 2023 ### [Massachusetts Moves Forward With Legislation to Create a Carbon-Free Environment](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/massachusetts-moves-forward-with-legislation-to-create-a-carbon-free-environment) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Legislation recently introduced in the Massachusetts legislature will go a long way in helping that state achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions while providing good-paying jobs for its residents. State Rep. Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) and State Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxboro) each filed three bills in their respective chambers. This legislation derives from a collaborative of stakeholders, who will soon become the next state coalition of the Climate Jobs National Resource Center. Heat... [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/massachusetts-moves-forward-with-legislation-to-create-a-carbon-free-environment) February 21, 2023 ### [Illinois Introduces Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Legislation](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/illinois-introduces-mechanical-insulation-energy-audit-legislation) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit legislation has been introduced to both chambers of the Illinois state legislature[Senate Bill 2049](https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?GA=103&DocTypeID=SB&DocNum=2049&GAID=17&SessionID=112&LegID=146921), the Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Act, was recently introduced in the Illinois State Senate by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), a member of the Senate Labor and Senate Energy committee. A companion bill, [House Bill 2485](https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2485&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=147569&SessionID=112&GA=103), was also introduced into the Illinois House by Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), who sits on the Labor and Commerce... 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