July 10 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, a day to help celebrate our nation’s electrical lineworkers. These dedicated lineworkers often work around the clock and in dangerous conditions following hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, winter storms, and other extreme weather events to ensure the customers and the communities they serve have access to electricity. While the observance has been celebrated on many different days throughout the years, the House of Representatives passed a resolution in 2019 that officially marked July 10 as National Lineworker Appreciation Day.
For several years, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has celebrated Lineworker Appreciation Day on July 10 in honor of the IBEW’s first president, Henry Miller. Miller suffered a fatal fall from a utility pole on July 10, 1896.
In honor of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, NES is proud to highlight our dedicated lineworkers. The past year alone, NES’ skilled lineworkers have responded to several widespread outage incidents, ensuring more than 460,000 residential and commercial customers have access to safe and reliable power.
We are grateful for the tireless efforts of our lineworkers who are constantly in the field working to keep Music City powered. Happy National Lineworker Appreciation Day!
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