As you can imagine, staying safe as a lineman is a full-time job. It involves receiving ongoing training, following rigorous protocols, and wearing special gear. It takes a lot of effort but serves a very valuable purpose: It ensures our guys can return to their loved ones.
Recently, we challenged them, and their families, to get creative and share the reasons they prioritize safety by decorating their glove bags. As expected, they embraced this challenge with the same passion and vigor that they put into restoring power in a windstorm.
Each design tells a story of the people, beliefs, dreams, and even pets that motivate our guys to put on their protective equipment every single day. From children’s drawings and faith-filled messages to hopes for the future, every glove bag is a powerful reminder that safety starts with love—and ends with coming home.
MECers voted for their favorite glove bags. Here are our winners:
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FIRST PLACE: LINEMAN MIKE Mike’s bag was painted with a vision of his past, present, and future: the mountains of Virginia, an MEC bucket truck, and the palm trees of the Chesapeake Bay.
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SECOND PLACE: FOREMAN MATT Matt’s bag featured paint work by his family, including fingerprints and handprints for an extra special touch, as well as a reminder that “you are the piece that makes us whole.”
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THIRD PLACE: FOREMAN TODD Todd’s bag was outfitted with photos of his family and pets as a reminder that everything he does each day is for them.
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Thank a Lineman on April 18
This day marks National Lineworker Appreciation Day. We are grateful each and every day for their dedication and sacrifice. We give them a nod of thanks for braving the elements to keep your lights on.
