My Father was an Iron Worker in Chicago,He passed in 2009 and left me the Chicago skyline as his memorial......R.I.P. Dad.
@luisito71334 жыл бұрын
That's sounds really heartwarming man. I bet he had some awesome stories!
@bbullwits2583 жыл бұрын
God bless, bro, my condolences. I have many ironworkers in the fam, but I definitely wasn't cut out for it. Toughest people on earth and the best crew on the job sites. Stay safe!
@bigL.982 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful way to look at it and may your father rest in peace sir🙏much respect from scotland🏴
@hawk21562 жыл бұрын
Sorry about your dad bro,i work in construction and everytime i see iron workers i give them my respect for the way they climbing super high ass buildings,Rip to your Dad
@leanneadams25492 жыл бұрын
I’m so so sorry Rory ! Are you an iron worker now ?
@HiddenValleyHomestead Жыл бұрын
Caleb was a MANIMAL! I loved swinging iron into his hands! Best job I ever had with the best connectors I've ever worked with! RIP Caleb!!!
@DC338797 жыл бұрын
Much respect to this man and all who join him in this trade. Talk all the shit you will, this is a very physically demanding job and highly under appreciated.
@QuanTanRs5 жыл бұрын
This is the easy part of the job. The hard part is setting stairs/fitting/welding tight spots/holding heavy iron whilst waiting for your partner to tack it
@DG-uw6wx5 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace brother! Ironworker. 378
@j.terryjackson39185 жыл бұрын
In that Respect everybody, has a tough side, from birth
@smexsmex58515 жыл бұрын
Union iron workers 433 los angeles calif RIP BROTHER .. FROM LOS ANGELES
@larryteague8715 жыл бұрын
When I was climbing iron the hardest part was not puking during the morning safety meeting at 6:00 am. After drinking till 2:00. Those were the days
@ScottyLo4 жыл бұрын
RIP from one union brother to another. We might be from different trades but in the end we all take pride in our work and are proud to be working along side other highly skilled men and women. 🇺🇸
@JT-nu1oi2 жыл бұрын
Amen brother Carpenters local #1506 worked all downtown Los angeles 87-07
@billhosko77232 жыл бұрын
looking for online affirmation
@ssaepa1 Жыл бұрын
And that’s why we are Union Pipefitters L.U. 533
@karelltulod3079 Жыл бұрын
Love God bless Merry Christmas love
@diannaj8682 Жыл бұрын
I was married to a Union Ironworker out of New Jersey. These guys are heroes and never have ceased to blow my mind. Much love, much respect.
@josephpowelliii91692 жыл бұрын
People just don't realize...this is a job only a strong minded individual could do...someone who is truly dedicated to the cause. My thanks to all of you gents...for your courage and inner strength!!! You are true heroes...all of you.
@GlazeonthewickeR Жыл бұрын
No, they’re just people doing a job. Hero worship bullshit.
@greenfield85 Жыл бұрын
I come from 3 generations of iron workers. My Dad and most all my uncles and cousins were Iron workers. My Dad became disabled from injury for years and returned to the job. These guys are dedicated to their jobs and workmates. Alas, not much to their family, as their bonds of their comrades of risk and danger is stronger than their family.
@davidjackson26616 жыл бұрын
I’m an electrician, much respect to my brothers in the iron game!!! I respect all the trades!!! Please be safe y’all.
@indy37494 жыл бұрын
Back attcha from the carpenters
@johnnycityofrosa46533 жыл бұрын
IUPAT Commercial Painter Local 83
@mmendibles3 жыл бұрын
IBEW 357 here...be safe to all my trade brothers
@emingoroveci28633 жыл бұрын
Likewise
@TheBigblackbutt2 жыл бұрын
Millwrights 715
@jacksak7 жыл бұрын
Greatest respect for all iron workers, and best wishes to Caleb Spain's family. I worked alongside iron workers in the 1960's - early 70's putting up the first new high rise buildings on the Boston waterfront near old Sculley Square. We blew two coats of asbestos (wet & dry) on the iron as soon as it was assembled, all sides, all shafts, inside & out. One day I remember being on the ground looking up about 40 floors (at that moment) to see an iron worker standing on top of an outside corner column without any lanyards or protection of any kind, just standing on top waiting for the crain to swing a beam down. He was just a spec up there, and I'll never forget the sight reminding me of some of the toughest, hard-working, great men I've worked with doing such a dangerous job. At that time and even now I can't figure out why iron workers don't make more money.
@slave2tyranny7 жыл бұрын
Well said, Jack! And thank you! God bless you! Local 63, (Chicago).
@jacksak7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, and the same back to you.
@daddysteel35147 жыл бұрын
Jack Sak local7 ironworker Boston ma right here
@jacksak7 жыл бұрын
Hey Daddy Steel,bolt 'er up ! Thanks for the reply.
@skipruse72096 жыл бұрын
Jack Sak I hope they were paid well. Very fearless men.
@hotwheelmanraven2289 Жыл бұрын
Angels on your pillow brother from from another iron worker I'm 64 and finally made it out without hitting the ground came down twice went back up retired at 62 I'm now 64 but I miss my brothers amen see you all in heaven
@russelldaye41012 жыл бұрын
Total respect to Caleb, and all of those who do this work. Makes feel young when I watch these videos. Love the kling klang. Steel ballet stars.🍁🍁🍁
@woxineaucrows7355 Жыл бұрын
I did it for a few years in Erin a small ironworks comp. and we had so much fun and the boss would bring out the whiskey and joints every Friday-what a great job and great pay.12 stories is as high as I got until I jumped off a truck to miss a falling steel cable bundle and landed on a 3 foot I beam and split my tailbone...career over but great memories of the bridges and buildings we made. Prayers for ALL Ironmen~
@roofer102 жыл бұрын
Very nice tribute. Must be hard to this day losing a dad like that. So sorry for your loss. Seemed like quite a man!
@bak2812 Жыл бұрын
Just found this..RIP Brother! I was a structural Ironworker in 433 LA. There's no better reward than to see the skyline you help build!
@TahoeJones6 жыл бұрын
You wanna see people who show up to work sober, here they are.
@Drhumbolt6 жыл бұрын
Tahoe Jones the drunks are the painters. Carps just get splinters.
@esfitnesspro24556 жыл бұрын
If "sober" doesn't include tweaked out on meth, yea.
@Drhumbolt6 жыл бұрын
seeing how union workers are drug tested... yea.
@esfitnesspro24556 жыл бұрын
Drhumbolt funny how I know quite a few ironworkers from different unions in SoCal & AZ and they ALL use meth.
@Drhumbolt6 жыл бұрын
funny cause union workers are drug tested, they must bring fake pee. hope they get caught soon. regardless you act like all iron-workers are meth heads.. Also you are arguing a mute point.
@MrJonah535 жыл бұрын
The 84 thumb downers, need to get out on steel, and try it for themselves. Most if not all would need clean trousers after.
@joshholt47425 жыл бұрын
Hell ya c'mon
@rodmckim59915 жыл бұрын
Are you related to to Jack or Merril? 433
@chuckmiller40914 жыл бұрын
It doesn't take long to find out . This may sound strange but look at their boots and hands , you will get a feel for what they are made of.
@MrJonah534 жыл бұрын
@@rodmckim5991 Sorry only just seen this, no I'm a retired steel erector in the UK.
@sarapiksit5 жыл бұрын
My son is joining Local 17 Iron In Cleveland, Ohio for his 4 year apprenticeship come next March. It will be the proudest day of my life. He will be 18 yrs old March 9th. Respect for all Iron Workers!
@xXxMarecinqoxXx4 жыл бұрын
C S you guys inAmerica Are you really learning in school to be ironworker ? Lol
@chrispotter31904 жыл бұрын
Markus Mark that’s what he just said soo yea?
@NXTMusicianBassist4 жыл бұрын
@@xXxMarecinqoxXx Spotted the ignorant leftist voter in a bubble. Yes, in case you didn't notice, people outside of jobs requiring overpriced and overvalued degrees have worth, dignity, and skills. If anything, more people should be going to trade schools and not university. And I'm saying this as one who is about to graduate with a mechanical engineering degree.
@Rhino5.04 жыл бұрын
Markus Mark yep and get paid for it to
@BlackMountainCycles3 жыл бұрын
@@NXTMusicianBassist you do know Republicans have been pro-Right-to-work and anti-unions basically for forever, right? #UnionCarpenter
@JH-zy1dj Жыл бұрын
Small percent of Americans that can actually say they are iron workers. God bless you all, Rip Caleb Spain! I never knew the man but he has my respect and thanks for the beauty he left behind.
@Godfather197045 жыл бұрын
My palms get sweaty just watching these guys walk across beams way up in the air. No way I could do that.
@jimbosworld6940 Жыл бұрын
I would 💩 myself
@timklein86412 жыл бұрын
40 years as a 49’r. Loved my work and the brotherhood. Most of the people I worked with are gone but nothing beat working with a couple good connectors. The three of us functioned off one mind and the day seemed to fly by. Greatest occupation on earth!
@aizheetmdrours34894 жыл бұрын
These are true men skilled in their labor, American heroes here at home. Keep up the great work.
@joshuamoore59666 жыл бұрын
Much respect from a union boilermaker. No time for slackers while hanging iron...
@GlazeonthewickeR Жыл бұрын
Lol why are dudes like you among the most insecure people on earth?
@phillipthompson43316 жыл бұрын
Lots of respect for your trade and the families that keep us going would line up behind you guys any day -Union sparky
@petersipp5247 Жыл бұрын
I like very much the last pic of Mr Spain holding the wire rope...one handed. Bless every one of you & keep every iron worker safe.
@foreverr95354 жыл бұрын
Respect. I used to be in the iron workers till i dropped out a week later cuz it was too heavy for me. Now im a cement mason. Everyone is good with a certain trade you just gotta try em all to see what your good at
@ontigoncapital9974 жыл бұрын
Thanks Caleb Spain, for people like the Ironworkers we enjoy every day more comfort and a better world. R.I.P Caleb Spain.
@oaxburrow7785 жыл бұрын
As we the men in the trade say "DONT TALK ABOUT IT BE ABOUT IT" Much respect brother
@brookeroeder79742 жыл бұрын
Don't dream it! Be it! ❤️
@GlazeonthewickeR Жыл бұрын
@@brookeroeder7974 Shut up, Brooke
@troywhite22452 жыл бұрын
Workin on the high rise across the street from the Wilshire Grand. Visited the Spire 73 today for Father’s Day and I made sure to show my family this video and your work. RIP brother. Local 433 Ironworkers
@bak2812 Жыл бұрын
Hey Brother, Local 433 here also.....
@ec34892 жыл бұрын
Crazy job that takes crazy people to get it done. My hats off to those guys
@bwdrums12 жыл бұрын
Just plain freakin' crazy what these guys do, all the respect in the world to them.
@priestof16 жыл бұрын
I have sat back and watched these guys work. They have no fear
@TheCobra4236 жыл бұрын
Just out of curiosity, doesn't their giant balls hinder them walking around on the steel?
@bryangonzalez72836 жыл бұрын
Yea thats why we tuck pants inside boots to keep our huge cocka from dragging on the iron
@haroldiodence57925 жыл бұрын
TheCobra423 mm. N
@metheone45 жыл бұрын
No, -heavy- balls hanging way low work as stabilizing weight towards ground and therefore helping to balance,like the bar for a tightrope walker does.. ^ ^
@benderrodriguez8495 жыл бұрын
No because their balls themselves are steel so it all works out
@chuckmiller40914 жыл бұрын
Not until you get ready to set down .
@kevinallen6197 Жыл бұрын
The danger of dropping a wrench is mind blowing, it could kill someone on the ground so easily. Hard job. Respect
@markkuhar1188 Жыл бұрын
Losing an Iron worker is like losing an angel. Iron workers are manly AF. RIP my union brother IAFF local 786 Stamford CT
@freedomguard78226 жыл бұрын
Strength & Honor !! Throwin up the Steel for ever !! Rest Easy Brother
@diegonicholas47165 жыл бұрын
My respect for these workers that’s not an easy thing to do love you guys 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@Shotsmoky Жыл бұрын
Enjoy. Hardworking men like these guys are getting hard to find nowadays. While I’m not an iron worker I do work in heavy construction. All the locals are having a hell of a time finding young men will to work. Regardless of pay. Thank for posting.
@smexsmex58515 жыл бұрын
FROM LOS ANGELES LOCAL 433 RIP BROTHER WHERE EVER YOU BE .. YOU ARE RESPECFULL... BIG BROTHER...SMEX SMEX
@jonnyhalo10414 жыл бұрын
Mad respect! You guys are gnarly!
@ethosannihilator7 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video!
@PacoOtis2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I just viewed the picture of the 1931 iron workers eating lunch on a beam and was wondering what they would think of safety harnesses and such. LOL When I was a kid in the 1950's the linemen started to get buckets instead of climbing the poles and the old guys would scoff at the "youngsters" using them! LOL Good old day, my ass! I remember when the WWII veterans didn't want ear or eye protection because it wasn't "tough" or whatever. You guys appear to be very professional and that is great. This is a wonderful memorial to your friend. I'm a Vietnam vet and know what it is like to lose someone you have worked with as they become your family. Best of luck!
@M-H433 Жыл бұрын
Well thanks for your life storey
@nickhammer64085 жыл бұрын
Chucking and catching TC bolts, a Iron worker tradition dating back to Hot rivets ! pretty cool.
@michaellange65983 жыл бұрын
don't miss jump day
@chrisfournier614411 ай бұрын
That nut and bolt toss was gorgeous!
@aallen6812 жыл бұрын
My utmost respect to iron walkers and high rise window washers, beyond bravery!
@ironwork706 жыл бұрын
as retired union ironworker i see that in the future we will need more and more young people to fill the jobs, teach the trade and be great working IRONWORKERS. I retired in 2000 and still enjoying my PENSION. WILLIAM THOMAS LOCAL 70 in LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY.
@JoseGarcia-zj9lt6 жыл бұрын
William Thomas I'm going to school for the union. barely in first semester doing bookwork I can't wait till I get my first job as an ironworker respect sir
@lolpantsification6 жыл бұрын
Too many young kids willing to go into massive debt for low paying jobs, it's a shame the trades are ignored. I work at local 100 Dallas as a pipefitter and the money is there, but the hands aren't.
@9484Anthony6 жыл бұрын
My Instructor is a retired ironworker. Before school, i didn’t even realize what an ironworker did. Wanting to follow that path. Still young at 20.
@drunkmike99436 жыл бұрын
"In the future we will need more young people to fill the jobs." You are a fucking genius smdh.
@SergioLopez-lh3uo6 жыл бұрын
I’m 20 wanting to become and Ironworker. You think there will be a demand for such? Respect to you sir!
@juancarlosbonilla96335 жыл бұрын
my respect for the people who work in that type of construction!!!
@jimbob49515 жыл бұрын
From one local to another, R.I.P my fellow Union Ironworker Brother. From Local 22 Indianapolis
@samelliott22365 жыл бұрын
Same here, from Operating Engineers 841 Indiana/Illinois God bless
@Press332 жыл бұрын
Local 378, lost but not forgotten. Rest in peace brother
@pipeguy60006 жыл бұрын
Great video, my respects to the man, his family, and his coworkers. Some people just get shit done.
@billhosko77232 жыл бұрын
looking for online affirmation
@anselmiconda15404 жыл бұрын
Respect to all ironworkers, toughest job i know
@1BlackSheep Жыл бұрын
I was a Crane operator for years work hand in hand with Ironworkers tough dudes balls of steel.
@jeremyf14004 жыл бұрын
Much respect.restt in paradise..these men are brave
@cameronpeterson75443 жыл бұрын
Sheesh. Sooo much respect for people who do this. I would have passed out 20 ft off the ground
@singularminds65093 жыл бұрын
RIP brother, love and respect from a local 669 union sprinkler fitter
@darrensamuels15112 жыл бұрын
I am a Boilermaker Rigger in Australia there is nothing better than being up in the air on the steel what a great job to be a part of. 🇦🇺👨🏭
@garyfraser9342 Жыл бұрын
I served in the Navy for four years. After that I worked in the Ironworkers until I retired. It was more fun than it looks.
@Retrosigns128 күн бұрын
Robots or AI will never replace these real MEN!! God bless the Iron Workers
@towertito21495 жыл бұрын
Much respect from LU 399 canden nj. Fly high brother
@greenstreet5287 Жыл бұрын
Such a badass job
@channing81296 жыл бұрын
Much respect to all the iron men. RIP from your brothers in the laborers local 563 mpls.
@inktensive15845 жыл бұрын
God bless our brotha!!! frm local 229 IW is a life style not a face it's shown me values, morals, and most important of all pride in what I do.
@tomlund49515 жыл бұрын
God bless my brothers... we need all the blessings we can get...512
@danafonso785 жыл бұрын
Amazing, god bless union for life
@bradleybritt91984 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace brother. Local 70 from Louisville Kentucky
@alialrashidi17645 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of my first Lego project
@angelosmith72155 жыл бұрын
Rest in Paradise Brother Caleb Spain. From your Ironworker Brother Red from Local 377.
@kevinlappan3234 жыл бұрын
Local 721
@wildlifecasas7465 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that saw the bolt fall on 1:26 get runoff real quick
@qperci804 жыл бұрын
It hit the pan
@skynyrdnemoy24183 жыл бұрын
Shit happens
@menjr20084 жыл бұрын
Much respect!
@mopar392ta3 Жыл бұрын
Rip brother. I just joined local 86 here in Seattle and last Friday was my first day.
@mikebasterd9645 Жыл бұрын
FRICKIN OUTSTANDING !!!
@SJR_Media_Group Жыл бұрын
I spent a summer on the steel... shorter building than theses. Nothing but the greatest respect to those who make the impossible possible.
@mitzvahgolem83666 жыл бұрын
localb15 NYC crane operator : All respects to fallen iron worker and family.
@lordc0ckswagger442 Жыл бұрын
His tie off technique is amazing and fluid.
@tyleroverbeck18746 жыл бұрын
These iron workers make me proud to be an American. They are what makes America great!
@afa63616 жыл бұрын
Other countries have iron workers, too.
@dannylovelace15926 жыл бұрын
Tyler Overbeck yes sir
@ss00736 жыл бұрын
Making America great AGAIN
@roddiener4 жыл бұрын
@@ss0073 Stan, it's always been great. Local 416.
@Zayden.4 жыл бұрын
The working class is international.
@jt99676 жыл бұрын
ALL BUT RESPECT FOR THESE GUYS FROM A CARPENTER LOCAL #1506
@siriosstar4789 Жыл бұрын
These guys should be paid extreme amounts of money .
@makattak886 жыл бұрын
The best connectors are silent!
@isaacsweilem96555 жыл бұрын
Memory Eternal to our fellow brother. Prayers from local 155
@jonmack51746 жыл бұрын
Big time respect for these men. I personally could never do this.
@lukeromanfreeman5 жыл бұрын
Respect... can we improve the Texas skyscreamer at six flags or trog over honor
@jimmccaig2081 Жыл бұрын
GOD Bless , MUCH RESPECT , MADE IN AMERICA .
@beautifullife5435 жыл бұрын
God bless this Man and the Iron workers
@americafirst50756 жыл бұрын
you guys are rockstars!!
@kennysevera5338 Жыл бұрын
Steady getting it brother !!!!!!!!!! This man here is one of the reasons why union ironworkers are so respected !!!!! Constantly moving getting the job done quick and safely. Thank you for all your hard work and the joy you brought to the brotherhood, as a fellow IRONWPRKER Local 399 (NJ) After reading alot of comments on here, Your an excellent example of how an ironworker should present them selfs and display their work ethic !!!!!! Thanks ,PRAYERS R WITH UR FAMILY
@926rosey4 жыл бұрын
These are amazing MEN! Tough, TOUGH MEN.
@richserna4786 Жыл бұрын
this is a great tribute
@Reignz5 жыл бұрын
much respect to this Iron worker. Rip.
@sdironworks5 жыл бұрын
Nice work💪☺️!!
@plainwornout39645 жыл бұрын
An explanation of what happened would be in order here. That's what the descriptive area is for. Did he retire or die?
@paulvelazquez56311 ай бұрын
Respects for this Braves Men. They are the builders of this modern world. For few money. At the end most people just recognize the Architect's name. But they are the real builders.
@tase93606 жыл бұрын
Construction workers years ago was doing this same exact work without any safety equipment. When I saw the 1950's & 1960's video of workers 20 stories up walking on beams with no protection at all, it looked so unreal, I thought it was fake.
@michaellange65983 жыл бұрын
never wore a harness until late 80's
@Irishmule1692 жыл бұрын
I never wore a harness till the early 90s..because the harness were shit before that ..all the first ones were a belt with 2 rings on them. We left them in the vault ..
@kevindevilliers357211 ай бұрын
These guys will be a rare breed. So much guts.
@davidbrennan3613 Жыл бұрын
Increíble brave men to do a job like that, God rest his soul
@elevatedemotions45486 жыл бұрын
When Fear Is Not An Option 👍🏾
@painisreal42995 жыл бұрын
Much respect
@gregb69135 жыл бұрын
Condolences from Utah brothers LU #27. RIP Spain
@lenhowl5 жыл бұрын
Rip. Much respect.
@jonathanpabon9445 жыл бұрын
Local 808 Orlando Fl .God bless you all!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@themoonissquare323 Жыл бұрын
That's real hard work, even if they were doing 2 inches off the ground.
@donalryan80145 жыл бұрын
Finally seen a connector carrying all his tools. Not borrowing a beater or bullpin from the nearest bolt up guy. R.i.p Caleb