My StepFather, Uncle, and brother worked there for many years. It was nasty in there, when I filled the vending machines, men missing thumbs, eyes, nasty greasy floors. My brother was tool and die, StepFather was an oil man, oiling the giant presses. They had an open house there , I still have the pewter plate from Budds 75th Anniversary 1923~ a very dangerous place to work! Great video, thanks!!
Great video! It is SO SAD to see this important part of America has been taken away by corporations shipping all these secure goodpaying jobs overseas, and you have to wonder how many familys it affected! When these companys were in full operation, they were the best of times! I just dont understand this new direction companies are going, but it doesnt look too good for the worker!!
@Kevin Howard: I remember seeing old photographs of Northeast Philly, in particularly the area around the old Byberry institution, with the Budd Plant being in the background. When I saw this video, this location being on an opposite side of the city, I thought that there was no way in hell that the Budd Plant that you could see in the background of those Northeast Philly photographs could possibly be the same place in this video... Thank you for providing clarity. That was confusing for a minute.
Quick Update! The Former Budd Plant has been acquired earlier this year by the Plymouth Group. The former Budd Hunting Park plant was acquired by The Plymouth Group in early 2019. The 2 million+ square foot complex, spread over 26 acres, encompasses one of the biggest revitalization opportunities in the City of Philadelphia. Once home to one of the city’s largest employers - this property is a virtual poster child for the Federal Opportunity Zone program to channel thoughtful investment into underinvested neighborhoods. The site’s former manufacturing spaces present a stunning architectural canvas for its rebirth, and the project’s proximity to numerous highway and mass transit options make it accessible to the entire Philadelphia market. While still in the early design phase, this project promises to be an exciting engine of growth for Philadelphia’s future.
Same I would love to see photos. My grandfather also worked most his young life at budd he retired many years ago in the 90's but over the years he has lost or misplaced pictures and I didn't get to see many I would love to see how this place was setup back when it was open
Heartbreaking to see, my grandparents lived on Yelland St, their front door faced the 39th District and the fire dept. And Budd Co was at the end of the block.
Thank you I remember working there until 1974 in the press shop and in operations . I worked in the Vim , AGL and just about all over bumped to all positions when you didn't have a lot of seniority. Many good memories!
My grandfather worked at Budds. Brings back memories. Thank you!
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My parents never learned to drive, so we had to take trains everywhere (until they stopped running in my town altogether). We used to ride on the Budd Diesel cars.
WOW, I use to live at Broad and Hunting Park and I also had uncles as well as friends of the family work there in the 60’s and 70’s. Those guys made good money too ! By the late 80’s , when I was a young man, I wanted to work there but I chose to work at another great Philly institution- Whitman’s Chocolates . RIP to both, for they will be forever burned in our memories .
Thanks for the memories, Mark. You may not remember me....I was there for 32 years...started as a timekeeper in June 1965 in the Vim press shop B shift.....left in March 1997 as a supervisor in Vim press shop on C Shift. I had some dealings with you when I was head of timekeeping dept and you were steward and then committeeman in R Bldg. It is sad to see the plant in its present condition. I would not be surprised to see it mysteriously burnt down one day. I must admit that I do not agree with all your comments but you are entitled to your opinions. There WAS racism on BOTH sides of the fence.....I witnessed it first hand. But at any rate why rehash this shit now.....its history.....once again thanks for this post...take care!
Man it’s so hard to see what happened to this country. I was born in the 90s, and growing up I enjoyed my childhood and the community and adults I looked up too, growing up in Philly was fun sometimes crazy at times but never was like what it’s like now. I never took the time to appreciate what the beauty of America was until now when things Changed for the worse than better
I was just @ MITtoday and saw the wind tunnel where the work was done on the BURLINGTON zephyr but I certainly rode in Buddliners in the 60s And on the southern crescent which was a vista-dome train but not sure if that was bud or Pullman I saw the City of New Orleans once in Jackson Mississippi on one of our vacations in a resplendent orange and chocolate complete consist.. I had a couple of tenants from Philly.. in my time as a landlord..the decay in this film reminds me of what I've seen of the Packard factory we used to be in a automobile related business.. very sad
I remember delivering fuel oil there and seeing a pack of dogs roaming around. One of the workers who was supervising my delivery said it was normal and he had a cool switch blade on him.
Prior to joining the US Navy in 1967, I worked for Nice Ball Bearing, off Allegheny Avenue. Does anyone know if they're still in business in Philadelphia?
Should have asked the union guy if he felt any responsibility for the loss of jobs at the plant due to ever increasing wages and benefits raised the costs of production and led to all of those jobs disappearing to other countries. Maybe there should have been fewer work stoppages.
I really hate to see the decay of my hometown.Philly was an epic center of industry especially during ww2.I grew in Passyunk Homes,which wasn't built as a housing project,but,was built for the workers at The Philadelphia Naval Yard. due to its close proximity.I had family that worked at Phoenix Steel down past Chester,and Bethlehem Steel.Now many places,including my home is litteraly a shell of what once was-
@@davidjones-vx9ju I worked building conveyors with a fellow named Ward Finn. Then I worked on installing a 100 ton press line moved from Gary Indiana in the VIM. I loved every minute. As you know, layoffs are a part of the Auto industry. I got my pink slip and never returned. In hindsight, it all worked out in my favor. I feel bad for the people that were there when the place closed. The story of America.
@@davidjones-vx9ju Unfortunately, I wasn't there long so I don't know or remember where 1A was. I was then and still am a Car Buff so I was like a kid in a candy store. It was the coolest job experience of my life. It just wasn't meant to be.
@@williamwintemberg i liked it, i was in r&d most of the time ,moved to michigan ,and worked here till they closed,worked for new owners... now on disability with bad knees and hips was there when they still made some '68 chevy fenders
It always baffels me how people build tall skyscrapers and multi million dollar office complex when the couldve bought the warehouse and factories thats out of commissioned and kept the heritage alive smh
Sometimes it’s too expensive to retrofit, asbestos was in use back then, big job to remove it with all kinds of safety precautions, things have to meet new standards, wiring plumbing. Buildings have to be brought up to code for the safety of the workers there. We have a lot of schools in Philly that had to be closed, due to the need for asbestos problems, students moved to new buildings.
Hoping someone can help me here. I've been into first generation Ford Broncos for 40+ years. Always knew that the Budd Corp made the first year (1966) and possibly the second (1967). There is literally no information out there except a one page ad from back in the day showing the Budd Corp proudly producing the bronco body. Any of you or family that can help me with detail or photos would be a huge appreciation. Thanks!
It is sad to see factorys shut down! Now a days people walk out for really no reason. These young people think there are jobs out there and when they strike their way out of a job they find out that they should of stayed where they were. Union's take what they can get from you and then when times are tough they turn there backs on the people that are doing all the work. They do not care because there job is there no matter what. I worked at a factory for many years in Ontario Canada and the reason the doors were shut was because of the union trying to get more money when everyone that worked there was living well above there means. So for the young people out there tell your union to take a walk you will work a lot longer. Sorry but the truth is the truth! Jeff from small town Ontario Canada God bless
Jeff Longbottom Damn you're wrong, all wrong! Unions built the middleclass & by your own admission employee's at your job were paid well. Well that's not to the credit of your company, but to your union cause without the union your company would damn near pay you minimum wage. Those good health benefits you had, retirement pkgs, pensions, all fought for by the union. If your company wanted to fire you cause you didn't kiss the right ass it was the union who told them hell no you can't do it. You've been listening to the lies your company gave you for closing their doors & all the false rhetoric of "Limbaugh the billionaire" & you were stupid enough to believe them.
No that is not true, the company I work for was giving us everything high pay and all benafits. They striked themselves out of a good job. I will never agree with you on UNIONS they take take take and never give back. Trust me I watched so many companys close because of the unions this is why we have no good jobs anymore. anyway God bless
Oh Wow. . .I am sure great memories. Looks like the legacy will continue as prime real estate for luxury condos soon/entertainment park of some sorts, if not already in the works. 🤷🏽♀️
Thanks you guys for the history of Philadelphia because is fading away really fast my dad told me about all the jobs in Philadelphia in the 60s 70s 80s now I'm 40 and concerned about my kid future in Philadelphia 😢🙏
Worked at the old Cross Brother slaughterhouse in the 1970's when good paying jobs were plentiful. They had 400 workers but sent out over a thousand tax forms one year. Guys would start then good on first coffee break to be never seen again. If they needed 2 bodies on the kill floor would hire 5. By first Friday only one was left. Always heard that Budd eas a great company to work for. Remember the early 60's El cars were made by them.
I used to landscape and cut grass there.thats a big empty bunch of buildings.the little breakfast/lunch place next to budd went out of business around the time budd did.
i used to fix copiers all over this complex!..... always hated going there..... by the time you get 1 thing fixed, 19 others broke!..... brutal operators!!!
@@IcelanderUSer they were a big stamping plant they made everything like an out side contractor would for auto manufacturing and railroad passenger cars .
I worked for a company that had both the HR rep and Union VP were related by marriage. That is a conflict of interest with corruption that got the FBI, higher ups with the IBEW union reps out of Pittsburgh and company officials in Indiana involved with an investigation last year.
I’m a union official and my mid 50’s. Sadly the union movement has taken a beating and so has middle class wages and benefits. One of the reasons so many are struggling in this country. Sad.
Bob Weston I agree totally. Unions and the fair pay and benefits they provide are all disappearing. At one time a person could work a 40 hour week and provide for his family. Nowadays people are working 2 and 3 jobs and still can’t make ends meat. It’s gonna get worse after this Coronavirus. Keep up the good fight.
I APPRECIATE how the tour guide wanted to inform us about the treatment of the workers ( especially the Black Workers ) but as USUAL the other guy wanted to MOVE ON NOTHING TO HEAR ENOUGH ABOUT THAT ...Move on and talk about ANYTHING BUT the treatment of the BLACK WORKERS !
My estimate: men that are between the ages of 58 and up, approximately, 5 out of ten of them worked at Budd. My sister deceased husband was an employee there. If he was living he would be 60.
This 29th and Yorker knows the area well thank you for the pix luv you Yolanda singed yvette johnson now living in portland Or since 2004 would you like to talk ☺ 5:21 pac time
When people ask, what happened to the Northeast? What happened to Chesterd? Detroit? Videos like this is your answer. The closing of so many factories like this crippled these areas.
now we dont have a domestic rail car producer. gotta ask other firms to set up in the states, making our rail projects very difficult and expensive to get done. we lost good jobs, domestic production knowledge, and jeopardize future rail transportation. huge unforced error. sorry we let this happen klimo
This was our country back then. Despite alot of the issues nowadays which are similar to back then....the country ACTUALLY supported itself, not dependent on other countries that we blew out the water like Japan, China and Nazi Germany. Nowadays everything we get is Japanese or German. Don't get me wrong they made AWESOME quality equipment especially Germany, but we made stuff to last, not die within 1 year and spend more senseless money on it.
I'd like to say something really stupid. I wish NJT had taken the name of the Erie Lackawanna instead of NJT. EL is so much cooler and has a long history. Or even Amtrak taking the pennsy name. Just saying.
The unions helped ruin the companies, of course the companies did not do themselves any favors, the worker, that is who got screwed here. Think of all the homes and families this place used to support.
One of the main factors was increased use of plastics in cars. All the front & rear 'bumpers' are now plastic molds. Fenders are smaller stampings due to the design changes. IDK how adaptable Budd was to those changes. Also, the NE auto plants were closing, so Budd was at a locational disadvantage from plants closer to Detroit.
I remember lots of my neighbors dads and moms who worked there! Then our politicians sent these jobs overseas! I remember sending my congressman a letter bitching about sending jobs overseas he wrote back and explaining that promoting jobs overseas helped these poor countries become more democratic and democracy’s don’t attack democracy’s! The number reason I don’t vote for Democrats!
God, Jesus,God.etc. etc. Never drew a paycheck endorsed by God. Only my Union kept me working for 45 years. God's representatives always had their hand out looking in my direction to fill his pocket. All churches should be shuttered not industrial plants. The idiocy is unreal. Oh please God help me. Oh God please help me hit the lottery. Put on a pair of work boots why don't you. And earn your own keep.
My StepFather, Uncle, and brother worked there for many years. It was nasty in there, when I filled the vending machines, men missing thumbs, eyes, nasty greasy floors. My brother was tool and die, StepFather was an oil man, oiling the giant presses. They had an open house there , I still have the pewter plate from Budds 75th Anniversary 1923~ a very dangerous place to work! Great video, thanks!!
Great video!
It is SO SAD to see this important part of America has been taken away by corporations shipping all these secure goodpaying jobs overseas, and you have to wonder how many familys it affected! When these companys were in full operation, they were the best of times! I just dont understand this new direction companies are going, but it doesnt look too good for the worker!!
A lot of those people over at the homeless park I see in Philadelphia I’m sure are the kids of those workers that worked at those plants
My husband worked there and retired as a tool and die maker . He also worked at the Red Lion plant on the trains.
My Uncle worked there. He died a month before you posted. He would have loved this.
Budd also had a factory on Red Lion Road if I remember correctly. The last Budd Cars were the CTA Cars. The final car left the Plant on April 3 1987.
Also had a facility in Eagle (Chester County) I believe it was their Trailer Parts division. I think Thayco bought it out.
@Kevin Howard: I remember seeing old photographs of Northeast Philly, in particularly the area around the old Byberry institution, with the Budd Plant being in the background. When I saw this video, this location being on an opposite side of the city, I thought that there was no way in hell that the Budd Plant that you could see in the background of those Northeast Philly photographs could possibly be the same place in this video...
Thank you for providing clarity. That was confusing for a minute.
The site is now a golf club.
@@sevzas i never knew that!
Quick Update! The Former Budd Plant has been acquired earlier this year by the Plymouth Group. The former Budd Hunting Park plant was acquired by The Plymouth Group in early 2019. The 2 million+ square foot complex, spread over 26 acres, encompasses one of the biggest revitalization opportunities in the City of Philadelphia. Once home to one of the city’s largest employers - this property is a virtual poster child for the Federal Opportunity Zone program to channel thoughtful investment into underinvested neighborhoods. The site’s former manufacturing spaces present a stunning architectural canvas for its rebirth, and the project’s proximity to numerous highway and mass transit options make it accessible to the entire Philadelphia market. While still in the early design phase, this project promises to be an exciting engine of growth for Philadelphia’s future.
So, what happened.
My grandfather worked here over 50+ years. I remember when he came home and said they were closing the plant. crazy how time flies
My grandfather worked there. I have a bunch of old photos of the place in operation. Cool stuff to see it still standing
Michael Hilinski omg I would love to see those photos!!
same!
Same I would love to see photos. My grandfather also worked most his young life at budd he retired many years ago in the 90's but over the years he has lost or misplaced pictures and I didn't get to see many I would love to see how this place was setup back when it was open
My grandpa did to he was able to retire from BuD!
Is it possible at all to see those photos?
Great video I always ride past these abandoned factories and always wondered what was inside thank you
Drive by there all the time. Pretty cool you got to go inside it. Nice video man
PhillyJosh I want one of the Budd signs on the outside of the building. But it's considered stealing and you could be arrested.
Heartbreaking to see, my grandparents lived on Yelland St, their front door faced the 39th District and the fire dept. And Budd Co was at the end of the block.
Thank you I remember working there until 1974 in the press shop and in operations . I worked in the Vim , AGL and just about all over bumped to all positions when you didn't have a lot of seniority. Many good memories!
It would be more enlightening to have folks discuss why the plant closed, and how unionization helped that to happen.
coward
I love this guy !
union family all the way, mom was a teamster, dad was a united Mine Worker an I an IBEW steward.
yeah , you'll never hear that
i started a 35 yr career here in '72,walked through the gate in the start of this video for yrs
My grandfather worked at Budds. Brings back memories. Thank you!
My parents never learned to drive, so we had to take trains everywhere (until they stopped running in my town altogether). We used to ride on the Budd Diesel cars.
Those were built at Budd's Red Lion Rd plant.
I wanted to explore this place when I was in Philadelphia last week, it looks like an awesome building
I remember reading the plaques inside of the NYC subway cars that indicated they were made at Budd.
I enjoyed your video :)
Unions are good but often corupt and cause many companies to leave to another state or another country.
WOW, I use to live at Broad and Hunting Park and I also had uncles as well as friends of the family work there in the 60’s and 70’s. Those guys made good money too ! By the late 80’s , when I was a young man, I wanted to work there but I chose to work at another great Philly institution- Whitman’s Chocolates . RIP to both, for they will be forever burned in our memories .
Thanks for the memories, Mark. You may not remember me....I was there for 32 years...started as a timekeeper in June 1965 in the Vim press shop B shift.....left in March 1997 as a supervisor in Vim press shop on C Shift. I had some dealings with you when I was head of timekeeping dept and you were steward and then committeeman in R Bldg. It is sad to see the plant in its present condition. I would not be surprised to see it mysteriously burnt down one day. I must admit that I do not agree with all your comments but you are entitled to your opinions. There WAS racism on BOTH sides of the fence.....I witnessed it first hand. But at any rate why rehash this shit now.....its history.....once again thanks for this post...take care!
westphillybob My dad worked there for 37 years. They called him Redman 😊
Charles Keyes. My Dad. We came from Gary in 81' Remember him ?
My uncle worked there and retired from the Budd company he worked on the overhead crane's.
My dad worked at the Hunting Park Ave plant in experimental research until he retired at age 57.
i was in r&d there too
Man it’s so hard to see what happened to this country. I was born in the 90s, and growing up I enjoyed my childhood and the community and adults I looked up too, growing up in Philly was fun sometimes crazy at times but never was like what it’s like now.
I never took the time to appreciate what the beauty of America was until now when things Changed for the worse than better
This is a good example of what our leaders in Washington DC have done to our communities.
I was just @ MITtoday and saw the wind tunnel where the work was done on the BURLINGTON zephyr but I certainly rode in Buddliners in the 60s And on the southern crescent which was a vista-dome train but not sure if that was bud or Pullman I saw the City of New Orleans once in Jackson Mississippi on one of our vacations in a resplendent orange and chocolate complete consist.. I had a couple of tenants from Philly.. in my time as a landlord..the decay in this film reminds me of what I've seen of the Packard factory we used to be in a automobile related business.. very sad
Union cost General Electric 10,000 jobs in Schenectady, NY. Union leaders feel the company and stock holders should not make a profit.
Amazing interview.. Got some real truth.. I have done many photo shoots there.
You really showed them with work stoppages and secretly refusing overtime.
Keep it up!
My dad worked there. Word is they are going to build a very big complex there soon. It needs it. It's an eyesore. I live near by
Thank You for mentioning the Black workers!!!!
Why? What does it matter?
@@vtwinbuilder3129If you have to ask, no answer will satisfy you.
I remember delivering fuel oil there and seeing a pack of dogs roaming around. One of the workers who was supervising my delivery said it was normal and he had a cool switch blade on him.
My grandfather and Great Grandfather worked there in the 50’s
Very sad that our nation has fallen so far since the 1960's
Them jobs went overseas
Blame greedy managment and overpaid union members and general failure to change with the times
Globalist just like Biden did this vote with your brain not your heart.
@@ruthlessreid9172 And so did Trump.
The false hope of liberalism.
Wow. I remember touring the whole plant.
Prior to joining the US Navy in 1967, I worked for Nice Ball Bearing, off Allegheny Avenue. Does anyone know if they're still in business in Philadelphia?
NO!
Should have asked the union guy if he felt any responsibility for the loss of jobs at the plant due to ever increasing wages and benefits raised the costs of production and led to all of those jobs disappearing to other countries. Maybe there should have been fewer work stoppages.
nah thats off topic cant ask real questions
My father’s name was Edwin (Tiny) Batchelor. He worked there many years. I think his last year was around 1978. Does anyone know anything about him?
I really hate to see the decay of my hometown.Philly was an epic center of industry especially during ww2.I grew in Passyunk Homes,which wasn't built as a housing project,but,was built for the workers at The Philadelphia Naval Yard. due to its close proximity.I had family that worked at Phoenix Steel down past Chester,and Bethlehem Steel.Now many places,including my home is litteraly a shell of what once was-
I worked in the VIM for a short time in the fall of 1982. I loved it but it wasn't meant to be. I loved every minute I was there!
what did you do? i was there then
@@davidjones-vx9ju I worked building conveyors with a fellow named Ward Finn. Then I worked on installing a 100 ton press line moved from Gary Indiana in the VIM. I loved every minute. As you know, layoffs are a part of the Auto industry. I got my pink slip and never returned. In hindsight, it all worked out in my favor. I feel bad for the people that were there when the place closed. The story of America.
@@williamwintemberg i was in 1A making lincoln doors then
@@davidjones-vx9ju Unfortunately, I wasn't there long so I don't know or remember where 1A was. I was then and still am a Car Buff so I was like a kid in a candy store. It was the coolest job experience of my life. It just wasn't meant to be.
@@williamwintemberg i liked it, i was in r&d most of the time ,moved to michigan ,and worked here till they closed,worked for new owners... now on disability with bad knees and hips was there when they still made some '68 chevy fenders
I miss working their.
It always baffels me how people build tall skyscrapers and multi million dollar office complex when the couldve bought the warehouse and factories thats out of commissioned and kept the heritage alive smh
Because a factory is zoned for Industrial, not Commercial. It can not be changed from that unless some red tape is completed.
Sometimes it’s too expensive to retrofit, asbestos was in use back then, big job to remove it with all kinds of safety precautions, things have to meet new standards, wiring plumbing. Buildings have to be brought up to code for the safety of the workers there. We have a lot of schools in Philly that had to be closed, due to the need for asbestos problems, students moved to new buildings.
Hoping someone can help me here. I've been into first generation Ford Broncos for 40+ years. Always knew that the Budd Corp made the first year (1966) and possibly the second (1967). There is literally no information out there except a one page ad from back in the day showing the Budd Corp proudly producing the bronco body. Any of you or family that can help me with detail or photos would be a huge appreciation. Thanks!
budd made them till at least '85
It is sad to see factorys shut down! Now a days people walk out for really no reason. These young people think there are jobs out there and when they strike their way out of a job they find out that they should of stayed where they were. Union's take what they can get from you and then when times are tough they turn there backs on the people that are doing all the work. They do not care because there job is there no matter what. I worked at a factory for many years in Ontario Canada and the reason the doors were shut was because of the union trying to get more money when everyone that worked there was living well above there means. So for the young people out there tell your union to take a walk you will work a lot longer. Sorry but the truth is the truth! Jeff from small town Ontario Canada God bless
Jeff Longbottom
Damn you're wrong, all wrong! Unions built the middleclass & by your own admission employee's at your job were paid well. Well that's not to the credit of your company, but to your union cause without the union your company would damn near pay you minimum wage. Those good health benefits you had, retirement pkgs, pensions, all fought for by the union. If your company wanted to fire you cause you didn't kiss the right ass it was the union who told them hell no you can't do it. You've been listening to the lies your company gave you for closing their doors & all the false rhetoric of "Limbaugh the billionaire" & you were stupid enough to believe them.
No that is not true, the company I work for was giving us everything high pay and all benafits. They striked themselves out of a good job. I will never agree with you on UNIONS they take take take and never give back. Trust me I watched so many companys close because of the unions this is why we have no good jobs anymore. anyway God bless
@@jefflongbottom1274 Your a fucking Moron!
@@jefflongbottom1274 People like you are a perfect example that there's no fixing STUPID!
@@jefflongbottom1274 Maybe your God can find you a good paying job"
Is anything made in this country anymore?
I enjoyed my work at the BUDD CO. Served an apprenticeship there.
The first train made for septa the budd silverliner emu
Good job...Mark ...thank you
Anybody remember Harvey Applegate? The old fart was my grandfather. He worked there for a lot of years.
I wonder if this guy knows that the very existence of his union is what ultimately drove those plants out of business 🤔
My friends dad was a retired union electrician from budds
We used to have a budd co in Detroit on Eastside
Oh Wow. . .I am sure great memories. Looks like the legacy will continue as prime real estate for luxury condos soon/entertainment park of some sorts, if not already in the works. 🤷🏽♀️
Thank you
Thanks you guys for the history of Philadelphia because is fading away really fast my dad told me about all the jobs in Philadelphia in the 60s 70s 80s now I'm 40 and concerned about my kid future in Philadelphia 😢🙏
Worked at the old Cross Brother slaughterhouse in the 1970's when good paying jobs were plentiful. They had 400 workers but sent out over a thousand tax forms one year. Guys would start then good on first coffee break to be never seen again. If they needed 2 bodies on the kill floor would hire 5. By first Friday only one was left. Always heard that Budd eas a great company to work for. Remember the early 60's El cars were made by them.
Leaving the city is the best thing I did. I got out and created better opportunities for myself
@@LOJ777Philadelphia is still a MAJOR employment hub. Just not so much for manufacturing like it used to be.
I used to landscape and cut grass there.thats a big empty bunch of buildings.the little breakfast/lunch place next to budd went out of business around the time budd did.
Omg my dad used to work there and I worked at tasty baking co. It looks like bombed out Iraq.
Re" some shop stewards were no damn good" yeah and can't fire them because UNION.... over paid, under perform
I worked in the Vim in the late 70s on the econoline line
My dad worked here 85-95? We lived close by.
i used to fix copiers all over this complex!..... always hated going there..... by the time you get 1 thing fixed, 19 others broke!..... brutal operators!!!
I assume this is the Budd company that made a lot of the Pennsylvania Railroad cars. I think Amtrak still uses a lot of their equipment.
B bo Yeah and they also made Fords
Jenny Mac What do you mean? They made Fords in this budd building?
B bo Yes. My dad made Ford Windstars. Also the trains.
@@IcelanderUSer they were a big stamping plant they made everything like an out side contractor would for auto manufacturing and railroad passenger cars .
Train cars weren't made here.
They were made at the Red Lion Plant long since demolished...
I worked for a company that had both the HR rep and Union VP were related by marriage. That is a conflict of interest with corruption that got the FBI, higher ups with the IBEW union reps out of Pittsburgh and company officials in Indiana involved with an investigation last year.
I’m a union official and my mid 50’s. Sadly the union movement has taken a beating and so has middle class wages and benefits. One of the reasons so many are struggling in this country. Sad.
Bob Weston I agree totally. Unions and the fair pay and benefits they provide are all disappearing. At one time a person could work a 40 hour week and provide for his family. Nowadays people are working 2 and 3 jobs and still can’t make ends meat. It’s gonna get worse after this Coronavirus. Keep up the good fight.
I worked there an caught the flu really bad i was a fork lift driver..they were some really great people working there...
My father worked at this location for 38 years before he retired.
Did he help build the M3 EL cars?
Kevin Howard Yes but I think the Red Lion location made more than Hunting Park location. They also made dye for Volkswagon and parts for Ford.
I APPRECIATE how the tour guide wanted to inform us about the treatment of the workers ( especially the Black Workers ) but as USUAL the other guy wanted to MOVE ON NOTHING TO HEAR ENOUGH ABOUT THAT ...Move on and talk about ANYTHING BUT the treatment of the BLACK WORKERS !
My estimate: men that are between the ages of 58 and up, approximately, 5 out of ten of them worked at Budd.
My sister deceased husband was an employee there. If he was living he would be 60.
This 29th and Yorker knows the area well thank you for the pix luv you Yolanda singed yvette johnson now living in portland Or since 2004 would you like to talk ☺ 5:21 pac time
@@yeoldewomynofportlandorego6905 WOW!!! Have a nice stay in Portland.
When people ask, what happened to the Northeast?
What happened to Chesterd?
Detroit?
Videos like this is your answer. The closing of so many factories like this crippled these areas.
Weres this location???
2450 W Hunting Park Ave
@@rachelgarber1423 thanks 😊
What happen to the Budd Company?
bought out by canadians
I miss the Budd company
now we dont have a domestic rail car producer. gotta ask other firms to set up in the states, making our rail projects very difficult and expensive to get done. we lost good jobs, domestic production knowledge, and jeopardize future rail transportation. huge unforced error. sorry we let this happen klimo
So sad to watch this video
I lived at 19th and Erie Ave
When America was great!
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Good job unions ran this company out of town and work along with companies like Nesbitt and many others, real good go union
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Oh no getting away from that stuff (racism) he could care less typical
Yeah, it was clear the interviewer wasn't trying to hear all that.
This guy has an attitude. It is the union versus the management. Meanwhile, industrial AMERICA collapsed into a welfare state
Who is the Union Rep you talked to ?
I hope they redevelop it.
Makes you sick to the heart to watch.
I get what this union guy is saying, but his view is skewed…i knew many union workers who would get high before work and stay high all day long.
NAFTA AND FREE TRADE
The American Workers got bent over bad.
Thank the CEOs and Wall Streeters.
This was our country back then. Despite alot of the issues nowadays which are similar to back then....the country ACTUALLY supported itself, not dependent on other countries that we blew out the water like Japan, China and Nazi Germany. Nowadays everything we get is Japanese or German. Don't get me wrong they made AWESOME quality equipment especially Germany, but we made stuff to last, not die within 1 year and spend more senseless money on it.
I'd like to say something really stupid. I wish NJT had taken the name of the Erie Lackawanna instead of NJT. EL is so much cooler and has a long history. Or even Amtrak taking the pennsy name. Just saying.
Relevance?
The unions helped ruin the companies, of course the companies did not do themselves any favors, the worker, that is who got screwed here. Think of all the homes and families this place used to support.
Clinton closed the Philly Navy yard!
Who governt Phily?
Rizzo
Where is all the equipment???? Maybe China?/
700 full time workers to 0 Democrat policies at their best.
lol “work stoppages the were successful” lol ok. Just look around.
This guy seems like a really nice person but he's one of the reasons the Budd Factory closed. The union destroyed it.
One of the main factors was increased use of plastics in cars. All the front & rear 'bumpers' are now plastic molds. Fenders are smaller stampings due to the design changes. IDK how adaptable Budd was to those changes. Also, the NE auto plants were closing, so Budd was at a locational disadvantage from plants closer to Detroit.
SCAB!!!
NAFTA
I remember lots of my neighbors dads and moms who worked there! Then our politicians sent these jobs overseas! I remember sending my congressman a letter bitching about sending jobs overseas he wrote back and explaining that promoting jobs overseas helped these poor countries become more democratic and democracy’s don’t attack democracy’s! The number reason I don’t vote for Democrats!
see what the unions did for us...….put us on breadlines.
the critic Meanwhile, union execs make six figures and drive Cadillacs. Biggest scam on earth.
No the top 1% filthy rich did this not the Unions!
@@FoundingFathers-hb4tj Corporate greed and uncontrolled Capitalism are responsible for this!
@@daveboydell2896 because those union leaders are just scuffling by right?? You should move to Venezuela I hear it is a workers paradise.
God, Jesus,God.etc. etc. Never drew a paycheck endorsed by God. Only my Union kept me working for 45 years. God's representatives always had their hand out looking in my direction to fill his pocket. All churches should be shuttered not industrial plants. The idiocy is unreal. Oh please God help me. Oh God please help me hit the lottery. Put on a pair of work boots why don't you. And earn your own keep.