IBEW Local 1 lights up union hall for the holidays

St. Louis – In an effort to spread cheer this holiday season, IBEW Local 1 has brightened its union hall with thousands of red and green lights. The landmark hall is located at 5850 Elizabeth Ave. in The Hill neighborhood. St. Louis is the birthplace of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which was formed 130 years ago on Nov. 28, 1891, and IBEW Local 1 is the international’s first local union. Today, IBEW Local 1 represents more than 7,400 active members (and retirees) working in a variety of fields including construction, telecommunications, manufacturing and government. – Labor Tribune photo