October 28, 2021
Illinois law will create union jobs in renewable energy transition
As more people embrace the transition to green, renewable energy, millions of good paying union jobs will be created.
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October 28, 2021
As more people embrace the transition to green, renewable energy, millions of good paying union jobs will be created.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2021
A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) demonstrates union jobs are essential in the fight against climate change.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2021
On Sept. 15, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2408 into state law.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2021
Numerous studies have demonstrated that insulation is the most effective and cheapest approach to optimize energy efficiency in buildings.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2021
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 MoreSeptember 14, 2021
Traditionally, Congress is not in session in August, as members of Congress are eager to depart the heat and humidity of the nation's capital to return to their home states and congressional districts.This year however, both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate were in session to approve important measures to advance both infrastructure legislation and the budget resolution that provides the legislative framework for President Biden's Build Back Better Plan. As a result of the work performed by...
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
As the Government of Canada moves into the COVID-19 pandemic recovery phase, Insulators have prioritized advocacy toward investments in retrofitting Canadian buildings, as well as industrial and commercial facilities. These investments will help this growing sector meet the demand of government programs and advance Canada’s emission reduction targets. Buildings are estimated to account for approximately 17 percent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).
Read MoreJuly 28, 2021
As the labor shortage in the building trades increases, the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers and the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust encourage people of all backgrounds to seek a career in the trades.
Read MoreJune 25, 2021
The Mechanical Insulators LMCT is reaching out to end-users to educate them on the value of mechanical insulation.
Read MoreApril 23, 2021
On April 23, President Joe Biden spoke on the second day of the Leaders Summit on Climate and specifically mentioned how addressing climate change will create good-paying Mechanical Insulator jobs.
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