Local 81 Insulators

06/04/2026

Heat & Frost Recovery Group 🦎
Looking for support? Join a Zoom-based support group only for union insulators and their families to address struggles with addiction and mental health.

Created by George Alexander of Local 14 out of Philadelphia and with the support of John Stewart of Local 2 out of Pittsburgh — the group is a judgement free space to share stories about recovery and promote paths to sobriety created by members who understand our trade.

📲 Weekly Zoom meetings on Thursdays at 7:00pm EST.
🔗 To learn more and for the Zoom Meeting ID visit: https://insulators2.org/heat-frost-recovery-group-origin-story/

We’re stronger together. Please share this resource with a member in need.

04/18/2026

Congratulations to the new journeyman of local 81.

02/06/2026

Heat and Frost Insulators Local 81 member Dan Gosa is seeking re-election to the Iowa House, focusing on wages, unemployment and responsible bidding.

02/05/2026

With great sadness we inform you of the passing of retired Brother Dave Malatek.

View Dave Malatek's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

02/04/2026

Something big is coming. Stay tuned!

01/27/2026

Services for Jeremy Farr will be this Saturday from 1-5. Please see the link for more information. Rest Easy Brother Jeremy.

You, Jeremy Lee Farr, 41, devastatingly departed this world, at our home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on January 5, 2026. You were born on April 7, 1984, welcomed by your parents, Rickie Farr and Sandy Peshek Wedewer, and older sister Lisa Brian Comer. You grew up in Mt Vernon, graduated

01/13/2026

99 years of hard work! ⭐️
Congrats to Local 81 out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa on their 99th anniversary.

Founded on January 10, 1927 — here’s to many more!

09/02/2025

With a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of retired Brother Squeek Jones.

Celebrate the life of Ronald Jones, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Weerts Funeral Home.

09/02/2025

We had great turnout at the labor day parade. Thank you all for attending.

08/29/2025

After the parade there will be pulled pork lunches and the Salute To Labor Picnic.

Only 2️⃣0️⃣ drawdown tickets remaining!! Get yours before they’re gone 🔥 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/salutetolabor2025