MARK ELL, business representative, Gas Workers 11-6 (right), was recently was sworn-in as the newest vice president on the St. Louis Labor Council executive board. Ell replaces former Local 11-6 President Rod Herrmann, who has retired. St. Louis Labor Council President Pat White swore-in Ell at the May 17 meeting of the Labor Council Executive Board as First Vice President Earline Jones (center) looked on. – Labor Tribune photo