“Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”

                                                -- Abraham Lincoln   

From all parts of the IBEW Local 1 family came many to honor those who served our country. Countless members of IBEW and their families joined to lay flags at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for Memorials Day. 

Meanwhile, Memorial Day kicks off the vacation season and IBEW/NECA is again reminding boating enthusiasts to check the electrical safety of their docks.  The daily exposure to wakes, high winds, bad weather and fluctuating lake levels can create shock hazards on the dock and in the water. GFCI receptacles should be tested, bonding jumpers should be inspected, main power switches should be at the dock entrance and easily found for first responders. See the full slate of tips.

Bonding Jumper

A company meeting can become pointless if engagement between participants is impeded. Electrical Connection contractor TSI Global Companies notes that “in many meeting spaces, even with advanced AV systems in place, one key element is often overlooked: how well people can hear each other in the same room. That’s where voice lift technology comes in. Voice lift is a specialized audio solution designed to subtly amplify voices throughout a room, ensuring everyone can hear clearly without making it feel like a traditional sound system. Unlike standard audio systems that amplify a single presenter, voice lift is built for interactive environments where multiple people are speaking from different locations.”  Learn more.