By Jesse Russell

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is stepping up to protect their churches and communities in Alabama. That state has been the target of a string of church fires during recent weeks. IBEW Council U-19, which represents more than 3000 employees at the Alabama Power Company, is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person involved in the arson. The union is joining with the power company to offer the reward money.