LostInLA07 said:
Mutual assistance agreements between utilities are a great example of efficiency in private industry.
Also linemen and utility workers are the least recognized "emergency responders" but work their asses off away from their families for weeks at a time to restore essential services.
I do agree that many forget that most people overlook utility workers, taking for granted they do, how much we all rely on power to be there when we flip the switch.
But, it is very hard to say they aren't recognized. Many lineman can buy a new vehicle cash after coming home from a mutual assistance duty.