Immediately after an EF3 tornado tore a 23-mile path through St. Louis, volunteers at IBEW Local 1 and its union brothers and sisters staged at the IBEW Union Hall to procure, set up and distribute emergency lighting for first responders.

The Electrical Connection wishes everyone a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend and summer vacation season. And if you have plans to do some boating, this one more reminder to check electrical safety on your boat dock. Water and electricity are a bad combination. A few years ago, the IBEW/NECA partnership launched a boat dock electrical safety awareness campaign after a brutal winter damaged numerous docks. Last winter was equally brutal. Check and test those required GFCI systems, ensure bonding jumpers are secure, your power switch should be at the dock entrance and clearly marked and don’t use extension cords on docks. Contact one of our professional contractors to check electrical systems on your dock. Learn more about electrical safety on docks… …and have a fun-filled, safe summer.

Bonding Jumper                  Power Disconnect at Entry              Covered GFCI

Guarantee Electrical Vice President Lutalo Webb was the spotlight interview recently on the BUILD America Podcast hosted by Kerry Smith Buck.  Lutalo detailed the importance of enjoying the journey, not just focusing on the finish line, and how strong leadership is rooted in balance, purpose, and people. The engagement looks at what it takes to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality work while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and people-first values. It also explores the role of data-driven decision-making and the value of understanding how different individuals approach challenges and goals on the job. Watch the podcast