Local 1049Long Island, New YorkIBEW 1049 members were an integral part of WalkAmerica in Hauppauge, where they staffed a refreshment checkpoint, distributed Local 1049 balloons and hosted a pre-walk breakfast and post-walk lunch, said Business Manager Ralph Ranghelli. The unit has participated in the event each of the past 11 years, earning the Gold Team award for the past six years. Fifty members walked this year. |