It's been a summer-long shot of morale for 30 Seattle Local 77 line workers in Richland, Wash., where the community has embraced their battle for fair wages. Crying pandemic poverty, city officials have dragged out bargaining since late 2020, despite an infusion of federal relief funds. In June the state's second lowest-paid linemen began knocking on doors, kicking off a bold campaign inspired by their nearby IBEW brothers, the "Ellensburg 6" (featured in July's Electrical Worker). Townspeople jumped on board, requesting hundreds of yard signs, offering support and gratitude on social media, rallying in July (pictured), and directing fiery comments to an obstinate City Council, demanding leaders do right by workers who risk their lives every day. Residents understand that if their expert full-time lineworkers give up and leave, out-of-town contractors will take over. "No matter how dangerous our job is or what we give up in our personal lives, our No. 1 job is to serve this community," journeyman Sam Somes said in a public appeal. "We're asking our friends, family and community to stand with us." To show your support, look for "#IStandWithTheRichlandLineCrew" on social media.