Ep 25 - When the Call Comes: How the National Sisterhood Supports Injured & Fallen Linemen

**When the Call Comes: How the National Sisterhood Supports Injured & Fallen Linemen** What happens when a lineworker is seriously injured or doesn't make it home? In this powerful episode of **PowerGridTalks**, host **Thomas Williamson** sits down with **Tammy Duncan** of the **National Sisterhood United for Journeyman Linemen (NSUJL)** to discuss the organization that stands beside lineworkers and their families during the most difficult moments of their lives. Tammy shares the mission behind the National Sisterhood, how the organization supports injured linemen, families of fallen lineworkers, and communities affected by tragedy, and why building a stronger culture of safety and brotherhood is essential for the future of the electric utility industry. The conversation explores the emotional realities behind storm restoration, linework, and the sacrifices made by the men and women who keep America's power grid operating. Whether you're a journeyman lineman, apprentice lineman, groundman, utility employee, contractor, utility executive, or someone with family in the electrical line trade, this episode offers an important perspective on leadership, service, safety, and the people who support the industry when it matters most. ### In this episode: - The mission of the National Sisterhood United for Journeyman Linemen - Supporting injured and fallen linemen's families - Building a stronger culture of safety in the utility industry - The importance of brotherhood and community in linework - Mental resilience and life after tragedy - Why every utility professional should know about NSUJL - Lessons for apprentices, journeymen, and utility leaders (1:25) - Sisterhood Origins (8:24) - Brotherhood in Action (11:13) - Fundraising and Rodeo (13:18) - Lineman Plate Program (16:28) - Tammy's Lineman Story (19:50) - Realities of the Trade (21:37) - Home Front Priorities (23:14) - NSUJL Family Impact Story (25:31) - Behind the Scenes Support (29:34) - Scholarships and Success Stories (31:33) - Christmas Giving Tree (34:18) - Safety and Community Awareness (37:07) - How to Get Involved (40:52) - Episode Wrap Up   If you're passionate about **electric utilities, power restoration, transmission, distribution, storm response, linework, utility leadership, electrical safety, or the future of the power grid**, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. 👍 **Subscribe to PowerGridTalks** for more conversations with the people building, maintaining, and protecting the electric grid. 🌐 Learn more and listen to every episode at https://powergridtalks.com #PowerGridTalks #Lineman #Linework #ElectricUtility #PowerGrid #UtilityLife #JourneymanLineman #ApprenticeLineman #StormRestoration #ElectricalSafety #Transmission #Distribution #PowerOutage #UtilityLeadership #Brotherhood