Insulators and Allied Workers Local 24

08/20/2026

The Officers & Members of Insulators & Allied Workers Local #24 are saddened to report the death of Retired Brother Michael D. Strieter, Registration #39952, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and announced at that time. Please keep the Strieter family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

08/11/2026

CORRECTION TO TERMS (SEE PAGE 2) OF THE NOTICE SENT OUT LAST WEEK.

The Union will conduct its secret ballot General Election on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at our Hall. The Union Hall is located at 901 Montgomery St, Laurel, Maryland. The polls will be open from 2 pm to 5:30 pm. Elections will be held in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Article XX and Article VIII of the Local Autonomy provisions. In the event that a run-off becomes necessary, the run-off will be held at our October Union Meeting.

Article V of our Joint Trade Agreement with the ICA states: “All eligible members voting on the day of the general election of the Union must be paid for one (1) additional hour provided the employee worked the entire regular shift or workday before the election. The additional hour shall include only wages; no benefit payments are required to be contributed. The Local Union is to furnish the Employers a list of mechanics who vote.” This provision also covers members working for other signatory contractors.

To be eligible to vote, every Mechanic must be in good standing with the Union and must have his or her dues paid through the month of June 2026. Reminder letters, suspension letters, and lapse letters will be mailed out prior to Election Day. Any member wishing to vote may pay his or her delinquent dues at any time prior to receiving a ballot.

Anyone requesting an absentee ballot shall follow Article XX, Section 12 of our Constitution and By-Laws. Written requests for absentee ballots must be received ten (10) days prior to the election. The request must be mailed, faxed or emailed to the Corresponding Secretary, c/o the office manager at the Union Hall. If the request is sent via email – it must be in the form of an attachment so that the printed name and signature can be verified with the signature on the ballot. (Email: [email protected] or Fax (410) 559-9923) The ballot must be received at the designated PO Box by Election Day to be counted. Once a member requests an absentee ballot, he/she must vote in the election only by that means. Members may apply in person for an absentee ballot within the 10-day period prior to Election Day. Any member receiving an in person absentee ballot must vote at the Union Hall immediately after receiving the ballot. In person absentee ballot voting ends at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

UNION NOMINATIONS

At the August 6, 2026, Union Meeting, the following nominations were made:

President: (3 yr. term)
• Jim Hoos (unopposed)

Vice President – (remaining 2 years of 3 yr. term)
• Roberto Cabrera
• Herberth Romero

***Executive Board: 2 - 2 yr. terms available, 1 - 1 yr. term available. The 2 with the most votes are awarded the 2 yr. terms. 3rd place gets 1 yr. term to finish vacated seat.***
• Heron Cabrera Jr.
• Elmer Conde
• Ulises Escobar
• Chris Lease (9 fingers)
• Jose El Soldado Martinez
• Wilber Miranda
• Brandan Wilson

Medical Trustee: 1 opening, 3 yr. term
• Brian Cavey (unopposed)

Pension Trustee: 1 opening, 3 yr. term
• Julio Caicedo (unopposed)

SPECIAL MEETING – RAISE DISTRIBUTION

Additionally, the September 3, 2026 union meeting will be a Special Called meeting for the purpose of discussing and voting on the $2.50 per hour increase due October 1, 2026 per the 2025 ICA Contract.

06/24/2026

JIm Hoos and Herberth Romero. Looking high and low for the next apprentices!
Send anyone interested to the union hall to apply the first and third Monday of the month at 9 am.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Our Local 24 Annual Picnic was held last Saturday at Hersheypark. The weather was perfect and a great time was had by all!

06/03/2026

The Officers & Members of Insulators & Allied Workers Local #24 are saddened to report the death of Retired Brother Peter J. Ruel, Registration #64251, on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A funeral mass was held on Monday, June 1, 2026 in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Borchert Laboratory, 4650 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Please keep the Ruel family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

05/08/2026

****UPDATE: PLEASE REMEMBER TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2026. THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE. UNLIKE OTHER PLACES, HERSHEY PARK WILL NOT EXTEND OUR DEADLINE!

THE LOCAL #24 ANNUAL PICNIC WILL BE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026. The park opens at 10:00 am. Enjoy your day at your pace, doing what your family enjoys. Then head to the Pavilion for lunch, cold drinks and beer from 12:00 (Noon) to 2:00pm. Pricing includes admission, parking & lunch at the pavilion.

ACTIVE MEMBERS (IN GOOD STANDING):

Member, spouse, children, grandchildren under age 21 $10.00
(**Ages 2 & under are free)

Member’s parents, children, grandchildren over 21 $32.00 (half price)

Guests (siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends) $64.00 (full price)

Retired Member & 1 guest FREE (ADDITIONAL TICKETS AT THE PRICE ABOVE)

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE www.insulators24.org
Email is required as tickets are sent electronically.
Login with member number, click picnic registration and follow the prompts for registration AND payment or CALL THE HALL 301-725-2400.

PICNIC ANUAL DEL LOCAL 24 SÁBADO, 13 DE JUNIO DEL 2026

El parque abre a las 10:00 de la mañana. Disfruta del día a tu ritmo, haciendo lo que a tu familia le guste. Luego dirígete al Pabellón para comer, tomar bebidas frías y tomar cerveza de 12:00 (mediodía) a 2: 00.PM Los precios incluyen entrada, estacionamiento y comida en el pabellón.

MIEMBROS ACTIVOS Y RETIRADOS QUE ESTEN (EN REGLA):

Miembro, cónyuge, hijos, nietos menores de 21 años $10.00
(**Los menores de 2 años son gratuitos)

Padres, hijos y nietos mayores de 21 años $32.00
(mitad de precio)

Invitados (hermanos,primos,sobrinas,sobrinos,amigos) $64.00
(precio completo)

Miembro retirado y 1 invitado GRATIS

RESERVA TUS ENTRADAS ONLINE www.insulators24.org
Se requiere correo electrónico porque las entradas se envían electrónicamente. Inicia tu sesión con el número de miembro, haz clic en registro de picnic y sigue las indicaciones tanto para registrarte como para el pago. o LLAMA AL HALL 301-725-2400

05/08/2026

The Officers & Members of Insulators & Allied Workers Local #24 are saddened to report the death of Retired Brother Robert S. Risinger, Registration #36191, on Tuesday, May 6, 2026. Robert was also the father of Retired Brother, John Risinger and former member, Scott Risinger. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Cedar Hill Funeral Home, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Please keep the Risinger family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

05/06/2026

We are sharing this Go Fund Me Campaign on behalf of Retired Brother, Francis "Gene" Davidson. Gene was also co-owner of Prism Insulation for many years. Maddie’s diagnosis with leukemia is heartbreaking, and her family is facing a tough road ahead. They need support to cover medical expenses and lost wages while she undergoes treatment. If you can, consider donating or sharing this to help ease their burden during this difficult time. Thank you.

Hi! My name is Courtney, and I’m writing on behalf of my big sister, Lauren. … Michele Langmead needs your support for Support Maddie’s Fight Against Leukemia