Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero - Iron Workers

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  • Опубликовано: 11 фев 2025
  • ‪From Executive Producer Steven Spielberg.
    A look in to the Iron workers' connection to the World Trade Center and how their craft has been passed on to them.
    Weeknights at 8pm
    Starts Monday, 5th September on the Discovery Channel‬

Комментарии • 309

  • @michelleramos5634
    @michelleramos5634 12 лет назад +131

    mike oreilly is my uncle and as his only niece i must say im very proud of him especially after going through what my family did after my grandfather had fell. very proud of my family and the mark they left.

    • @cunicularium5424
      @cunicularium5424 2 года назад +2

      He isn't your uncle lol I've seen other stories about Mike and his family and you were not mentioned one single time. No need to try and get fame from a YT comment 😂

    • @Gooselip
      @Gooselip 2 года назад +4

      @@cunicularium5424 why would they mention her? Wtf?

    • @mickeyblickeyJ
      @mickeyblickeyJ Год назад

      ​@@cunicularium5424 doesn't realize how deep family lines go, his little potty brain cannot comprehend such a subject. It hurts him to even imagine, in fact, he had to be rushed to the ICU after writing his comment by straining his brain too hard.

    • @craigwashack4307
      @craigwashack4307 Год назад +1

      I work for him moving the steel he’s one in a billion such a great guy

    • @craigwashack4307
      @craigwashack4307 Год назад

      So that means Joe is your dad and your dad is an iron worker boss too not proud of him lolol

  • @lsfreese
    @lsfreese 3 года назад +62

    I’ve spent my whole life in construction as a pipefitter and I have nothing but respect and admiration for these guys. This video was shot during good weather. Imagine what it’s like with a 25 mile an hour wind and temperatures below freezing. My hat is off to them.

  • @DeathrashWhiplash
    @DeathrashWhiplash 4 года назад +49

    My fathers been an ironworker for 35 years, and although i didnt follow in his footsteps I have nothing but respect for my old man. To me he is the bravest person on planet earth. Repsect to ironworkers

    • @olivernavarro9748
      @olivernavarro9748 2 года назад

      No fear 🙂👍 respect

    • @midastouch7773
      @midastouch7773 2 года назад +1

      I agree with you Cole. Your father was a Great Man.

    • @bradr2142
      @bradr2142 2 года назад

      Your a good son to see that.

  • @moose246
    @moose246 4 года назад +22

    I'm a NYC window cleaner 30 years. Mike, Tommy it wasn't all for nothing. Your dad's are part of the history of the greatest city in the world. I watch you guys at work and you are a special breed, God bless be safe.

    • @dancam5812
      @dancam5812 9 месяцев назад

      greatest city in the world 😂

  • @frankrizzo1433
    @frankrizzo1433 2 года назад +5

    Retired Union Electrician here Local #3 NYC! Worked many jobs in WTC over the years! Nothing but respect and admiration for these guys! A few family members are Union Iron Workers in NYC, great guys and salt of the earth people. Proud to have these guys in the family! FJB!

  • @beaversandbrewskies
    @beaversandbrewskies 11 лет назад +48

    This has got to be the most badass job in the states. Much respect for these professionals

    • @derekrohan9619
      @derekrohan9619 3 года назад +2

      I do it every day local 387

    • @borntoclimb7116
      @borntoclimb7116 3 года назад +1

      Dont forget, towerclimber, lineman, firefighter and the police, all badass jobs

    • @peteywheatstraws4909
      @peteywheatstraws4909 2 месяца назад

      ​@@derekrohan9619 IW Local 79

  • @blackiris4470
    @blackiris4470 2 года назад +6

    I was married to a Union Ironworker out of New Jersey...THESE GUYS ARE HEROES. I love and respect all of them. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @dondraper4438
    @dondraper4438 11 лет назад +64

    As a scaffolder I tie off to the steel structure. As ironworkers they install the steel structure, takes a lot of balls to be an iron worker. Keep up the good work boys.

    • @dagnrl215
      @dagnrl215 6 лет назад +1

      How did you get into scaffolding business if you don't mind me asking

    • @richa3599
      @richa3599 3 года назад +3

      @@dagnrl215 you can get in through your local Carpernters union. IronWorkers don’t take on scaffolding anymore well at least not in Northern California

    • @richarddaniels2754
      @richarddaniels2754 3 года назад

      @@richa3599 Ironworkers always have and always will build their own scaffolding. Rich Daniels Local 25 Detroit (retired)

    • @peteywheatstraws4909
      @peteywheatstraws4909 2 месяца назад

      ​@@richa3599In the Mid Atlantic states, the scaffold guys work through the carpenter's local as well.

  • @archie_bunker
    @archie_bunker 2 года назад +9

    what an amazing story.. thank you to all those hardworking iron workers.

  • @fitter5426
    @fitter5426 8 лет назад +4

    Much respect for what you boys do. I'm in the sprinkler fitters Union 542 in Pittsburgh. I got a few buddies that are iron workers here for local 3. Much respect to my fellow union brothers.

  • @sterlingturner9094
    @sterlingturner9094 6 лет назад +59

    I have a high respect for these guys.

    • @renealdonza165
      @renealdonza165 4 года назад

      'naol.

    • @nomore1371
      @nomore1371 4 года назад +1

      most of us do

    • @derekrohan9619
      @derekrohan9619 3 года назад +1

      This is what I do every day.. union ironworker local 387

    • @robertruffner6031
      @robertruffner6031 3 года назад

      @@derekrohan9619 how many times are you going to say that? Jesus

  • @savagesooner4891
    @savagesooner4891 5 лет назад +10

    Props to these guys who will do this scary job! Most folks can’t do it, I know I can’t...

  • @padraiglocke8844
    @padraiglocke8844 5 месяцев назад

    I’ve worked on jobs all over NYC since I Immigrated here from Ireland, seen everything possible , but when you have 60 plus trade specialists working a Job together, you admire and appreciate each man’s craft and Grit , But me personally hold NYC Iron workers in Special Floor to themselves, Look up and live" one of the best workplace saftey slogans ive ever heard, I appreciate and I respect the Titans of our City , our Ironworks especially the old school legends from Newfoundland and the rest of Canada , we owe every single admiration too the Little Caughnawaga people, the Mohawk people are role models to me personally, God Bless The Men of Steel!!!

  • @bills6946
    @bills6946 Месяц назад

    During my career as a Local 3 NYC Electrician, I had the pleasure of working with many Local 40 NYC Iron Workers. I mostly did the High Rise Machine Rooms, by choice. That allowed me to know the Iron Workers, up close. Local 638 Steam Fitters, Local 28 Tin Knockers. Local 46 Lathers. Local 14 Operating Engineers who manned the tower cranes. Great guys to work with. I was fortunate. I retired without an accident that I missed any days of work for. It was hot in the summer and bitter cold in the winter and extremely dangerous. The toughest thing was when someone went in the hole. Thank God, it didn’t happen on too many jobs I worked on. Every trade was the best trained, safest and best guys to work around. I retired 17 years ago and still miss it.

  • @9531-d7w
    @9531-d7w 4 года назад +3

    Retired Local 405 Philadelphia. Thanks for all those before me, those with me and those ahead of me for giving me the living I made and the retirement I am now enjoying.

  • @rs5801
    @rs5801 4 года назад +1

    You can tell before coffee break if an apprentice IW is gonna cut it or not. Everyone's watching. Much respect to all Union IWs. Retired from L 625 since 2005

  • @rompolskis
    @rompolskis 5 лет назад +4

    This country wouldn’t exist if not for balls like this. God bless anyone who can do this job. 🇺🇸

  • @dexopruntime
    @dexopruntime 13 лет назад +8

    I always wanted to be an ironworker when I grew up ... at some point in my life. I am proud to say I achieved that goal and can count myself among the best class of workers in the world. If the money was better than what I make now, I'd still be an ironworker.

  • @FreekaDeek
    @FreekaDeek Год назад +1

    my palms were sweaty watching this. These men are built different. The balls it takes to stand hundrends of feet in the air wit so many moving parts.

  • @NaturalMeAmerica
    @NaturalMeAmerica Год назад

    Years ago I got a chance to ride a hoist up 10 floors to deliver construction plans. Ofcourse I was on a safe floor ,but I seen the workers on the floors and I could not believe how they could do what they did,day in and day out. The courage, dedication and great spirit they have everyday

  • @blades2255
    @blades2255 6 лет назад +2

    Local 207 apprentice love the work, and the opportunity to work with some very experienced ironworkers

  • @stephencrisson3595
    @stephencrisson3595 2 года назад +2

    Thank you to all the men and women that risk their lives every day doing what they love and building our country I always wanted to be a structural welder I got really sick last January Im hoping that I can at least do it. On the ground in a Warehouse building the beams or anything like that I had a construction background I did construction of 10 years framing Roofing all kinds of stuff I love the heights but ever since I got sick I'm very dizzy light-headed so I don't think I'll ever be able to do that but you never know thank you again for all you men women out there that keep on building our world

  • @jamesfowler6343
    @jamesfowler6343 4 года назад +3

    I could NEVER do this......these guys are incredible.

  • @moose9784
    @moose9784 12 лет назад +4

    To all the people working on the World Trade Center: Great job! Because of you, New York City is getting better than it ever was!

  • @roncassudy2200
    @roncassudy2200 3 года назад +1

    Does this Old Man good to see Young Men like this.Much Respect to you boys!!Be Safe...

  • @domsantiago2155
    @domsantiago2155 4 года назад +1

    I'm a layout/fitter for structural .been a welder before and also have been in the sheet metal union. Being up there as an iron worker is a dream..

  • @davidseanmacdonald1470
    @davidseanmacdonald1470 Год назад

    I'm an Ironworker 433 Las Vegas and I had my high school prom in WTC "98". Mike O'Reilly, your pop built one of the most famous buildings the world has ever seen. Just because 9/11 happened, doesn't hide the fact that it was built, it was there and he along with our brothers made that happen.

  • @lfkk4640
    @lfkk4640 3 года назад +1

    You gotta respect the heights. Much respect to you all. THANK YOU. 🙏

  • @kingj521
    @kingj521 2 года назад +2

    These people are the real celebrities of this nation.

  • @petesy03
    @petesy03 6 лет назад +7

    Great to see the Irish ☘️ names👍
    Stay safe guys

  • @SOA905
    @SOA905 10 лет назад +8

    Great video. Wish there was more like it.
    - Local 721

  • @opsurf9198
    @opsurf9198 3 года назад

    Americans appreciate your sacrifices. Thank you for all that u do IRON WORKERS! 🇺🇸

  • @TimmyMB2012
    @TimmyMB2012 9 лет назад +4

    Great footage of a few connectors building a part of history. It's not everyday that one can say they've helped build such a project. And for those pecking at the ironworkers for wearing safety harnesses, you've obviously never worked on a "BIG" job before - it's required! Stick to the "little" jobs if you don't like wearing them.

  • @ironlife227
    @ironlife227 5 лет назад +1

    Big shout-out to NYC from Ironworkers local #25 Detroit!! The bad boys of the building trades!

  • @OutlawMonkHP
    @OutlawMonkHP 11 лет назад +5

    Love this work. I'm an ironworker myself. Love this show

    • @flexico_dondada
      @flexico_dondada 3 года назад

      I am as well, not everyone can do what we do brother

    • @HF1.0
      @HF1.0 2 года назад

      @@flexico_dondadastroke that ego a little harder lmao

  • @mrzed2349
    @mrzed2349 8 лет назад +91

    these guys have iron balls for working up there.

    • @lazarocruz6739
      @lazarocruz6739 5 лет назад

      mr zed growing*

    • @el_Miguel_
      @el_Miguel_ 4 года назад +1

      Yeah

    • @derekrohan9619
      @derekrohan9619 3 года назад

      Local 387. I do it every day

    • @mrzed2349
      @mrzed2349 3 года назад

      @@derekrohan9619 respect brother respect

    • @Tokga-m5r
      @Tokga-m5r 3 года назад

      The truth is New York needs to do better , that job I dangerous people shouldn’t be risking their lives

  • @willbee6785
    @willbee6785 3 года назад +1

    Total, total respect for you guys. 🇬🇧

  • @turockandar
    @turockandar 12 лет назад +19

    These guys deserve to be payed top salaries!

  • @truckertom3884
    @truckertom3884 5 лет назад

    Dont know why but just watchin iron workers brings a tear for there bravery and pride

  • @bulldogsfan1993
    @bulldogsfan1993 9 лет назад +6

    We do it for iron. IRONWORKERS BABY!!!! I.W. 387 represent

  • @jdebo103
    @jdebo103 9 лет назад +17

    local 40 nyc and proud

  • @willbee6785
    @willbee6785 3 года назад +2

    I’ve fallen 2 floors onto concrete. It’s sore let me tell you. But thanks to Paddy, he bent back the high tensile steel concrete starting bars I fell onto that morning. As he said to me, “I thought they were a bit dangerous at that position”

  • @tylerlappa7356
    @tylerlappa7356 4 года назад +1

    I respect these guys as much as business CEOs if not more than them..

  • @vaardwho5630
    @vaardwho5630 5 лет назад +2

    These are extraordinary men.

  • @jamiewatkinson5427
    @jamiewatkinson5427 4 года назад +9

    Mike when telling the story of his dad he almost cried. Men of men

  • @dannyr333
    @dannyr333 5 лет назад

    Guys are at a whole other level
    Risk taking
    Skills
    Team work
    Trusting one another
    High morale/enthusiastic for the build
    Truly america isnt america witho iron workers just as teachers, police, inventors, the wealthy, the preachers, farmers, cooks, drivers, military, etc etc etc. These guys are the real deal

  • @shanecarcone7404
    @shanecarcone7404 8 лет назад +1

    it was a long time ago so im not sure what they pay now but its a great job you will never be more proud of a job then as a ironworker .the local in ottawa should have a apprentice coordinater they should be able to help you .good luck .

  • @tbr281
    @tbr281 13 лет назад

    I watched the complete documentary on all projects 3 times over and I cried every time.

  • @Zaltic
    @Zaltic 6 лет назад +5

    Rest in peace to all the countries who had terrorist attacks

  • @heathreeves6327
    @heathreeves6327 Год назад

    I am proud to have been a small part of that.

  • @juanangel9696
    @juanangel9696 8 лет назад +20

    got to love the job b safe out there. 4 who ever is an iron worker. from local 433

    • @devman3554
      @devman3554 7 лет назад

      Juan Angel local 451

    • @Tmadman19
      @Tmadman19 7 лет назад

      Juan Angel Philly #401 🇱🇷

    • @Nino_J
      @Nino_J 7 лет назад +2

      Juan Angel how do I get into a local I'm 18?

    • @redalaska
      @redalaska 6 лет назад +2

      Apply at the union hall.

    • @400PV
      @400PV 5 лет назад

      I'm out local #397 and I love it. I wish I would have got into this year's ago.

  • @geraldfahey2681
    @geraldfahey2681 6 лет назад +6

    Every structural ironworker that's real should be making a million a year...rodbusters too

  • @Mr20theprophet
    @Mr20theprophet Год назад +1

    That Bethlehem steel hard hat and sticker is legendary

  • @raymondjackson-h3u
    @raymondjackson-h3u 4 месяца назад

    I'm proud to see the irish names still working to build usa like generations before😊

  • @Paopao621
    @Paopao621 2 года назад +1

    these guys,are the real iron men

  • @newandtraditionalslatersan5062
    @newandtraditionalslatersan5062 2 года назад

    Just came across this video mike oreily i salute you brother you and ya dad heros

  • @mikeLivornese
    @mikeLivornese 11 лет назад

    local 40 baby. great vid. I work on the oculus at the world trade center. not as cool as tower 1 but still damn proud to be part of it

  • @maneets2413
    @maneets2413 3 года назад

    RESPECT TO THE FELLAS🙏🏾 SD LOCAL 229 TAPPING IN TO SHOW LOVE! THIS WORK ISNT FOR EVERYBODY BUT ITS DONE FOR EVERYBODY🪝🙌🏾 CHASE THE HOOK

  • @MRCLUEL3SS
    @MRCLUEL3SS 12 лет назад +2

    My grandfather fell off of what is now best buy. 27ft. Shattered his leg and really fucked up his back. And that was the same thing he said after he fell.. "Give me a cigarette".. crzy

  • @migueldelafuente5775
    @migueldelafuente5775 3 месяца назад

    Proud to be a union iron worker local 84 here

  • @jonon1989
    @jonon1989 12 лет назад +2

    Iron workers local 75 mad respect brothas

  • @jamiewatkinson4123
    @jamiewatkinson4123 3 года назад +2

    God bless all the ironworkers

  • @jamespyles6265
    @jamespyles6265 2 года назад

    God bless brothers and sisters! Love from local 5!!!!!!

  • @rickwidlund3512
    @rickwidlund3512 2 года назад +2

    Great MEN. Period !

  • @DemonGodness
    @DemonGodness 11 лет назад

    Now I'm just learning iron worker and that was amazing

  • @turockandar
    @turockandar 12 лет назад

    Congratulations and thanks to all of you.....you are very brave men and I hope that not one lief is lost :)

  • @carldelaney2972
    @carldelaney2972 9 лет назад +1

    Never mind fighters these ironworkers are hardcore fair play to all

  • @buncle4339
    @buncle4339 4 года назад +1

    Alot of Irish Surnames , really shows we irish have travelled 🇮🇪👊

  • @hardluck7769
    @hardluck7769 5 лет назад

    L.A. sends its Love and Respect... I.W. Local 433

  • @mikeundereood1071
    @mikeundereood1071 4 года назад +1

    BOILERMAKERS. Respect to kings of the sky🛠️⚒️🛠️⚒️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @Stender_
    @Stender_ 6 лет назад +1

    I have this show on ITunes.

  • @eddiesoto2677
    @eddiesoto2677 Год назад

    Lord Bless these Union Men. Fore without them. There would be no walls, for the rest of the Men. AMEN

  • @mich8885
    @mich8885 8 лет назад

    Much respect

  • @airsoftmp5a4
    @airsoftmp5a4 9 лет назад

    I don't do good with heights. I'm not afraid to admit it and it's crazy how these guys conquer such heights.

    • @TheUltimateScot
      @TheUltimateScot 9 лет назад

      Jeff p Just out of curiosity what is your profession?

    • @slicksloth_416
      @slicksloth_416 9 лет назад

      +Jeff p Its not that bad once you go past that fear.

    • @Garystrat1263
      @Garystrat1263 6 лет назад +1

      it is unnerving but the work is never further away then the end of your arm...I lost my nerve after 22 years due to injuries

  • @Kanerahtontie
    @Kanerahtontie 12 лет назад +1

    my father works on tower 1 i proud of him

  • @jeffreyfreeman4843
    @jeffreyfreeman4843 5 лет назад

    God bless these real American men. 🇺🇸

  • @ScragNath
    @ScragNath 4 года назад

    Native Americans (Indians) have no fear of heights. They built the CN tower. Kudos.

  • @roypeevy5874
    @roypeevy5874 2 года назад

    God bless them

  • @Garystrat1263
    @Garystrat1263 6 лет назад +3

    I was a union iron worker for 22 years...I gained 30 pounds of muscle in those years... what's that tell you...?

    • @pab4435
      @pab4435 5 лет назад

      Gary Ballanger since I’m a 1st year apprentice it tells me Ive gotta start eatting more steak

    • @truckertom3884
      @truckertom3884 5 лет назад

      Who only 22 yrs

  • @ronniewalters4084
    @ronniewalters4084 3 года назад

    Kinda grabs you by the boo boo don't it. Big respect from Texas

  • @isaacatkinson3902
    @isaacatkinson3902 2 года назад

    The Iron didn't hurt your Father.. His ego did. I'm a Journeyman Ironworker. Your Fathers "type" is what get people like him, and others he pushes, hurt..
    Trying to be the "pusher", tough guy, hero, etc..

  • @israelmolina496
    @israelmolina496 5 лет назад +1

    I think I'ma cry

  • @Kentsbubba
    @Kentsbubba 13 лет назад

    Hey Peter J !!!!! Representing akwesasne. Ace

  • @garym444
    @garym444 5 лет назад +2

    The ironworkers look into the windows of the traders and decision makers who would never do their jobs.

  • @DavidEvans_dle
    @DavidEvans_dle 5 лет назад

    Working construction in cold weather is difficult. I know, I've done it before.

  • @boamanify
    @boamanify 11 лет назад +6

    GO UNION!!!! Local 40 rules the skyline!

  • @roddiener
    @roddiener 5 лет назад

    Local 416 LA, I tip my hat to you.

  • @rmoalxa
    @rmoalxa 5 лет назад

    Serious question 0.44, can someone explain how that beam doesnt just slide out of that

    • @freedo333
      @freedo333 4 года назад +1

      Probably a combination of balance, weight & friction?

    • @rmoalxa
      @rmoalxa 4 года назад

      @@freedo333 thanks

  • @Rhino5.0
    @Rhino5.0 2 года назад

    2:25 he was his fathers age???

  • @brentisone
    @brentisone Год назад +1

    Why some or many of those "iron workers" put their safety helmet on their head in "reverse mode", ..? Subtitles were helpful to follow those conversations with workers, why they have been deactivated?

    • @noisypipes05
      @noisypipes05 10 месяцев назад +2

      Constantly looking up, lots of moving parts coming from above and the brim of the hard hat impedes vision. Simply walking around a construction site with low hanging head knockers can be a headache with your vision blocked from the top of your forehead.

    • @stevethomas760
      @stevethomas760 5 месяцев назад

      @@noisypipes05 Yep, plus if you do need to weld you don't have to turn your hardhat around you're ready to go.

  • @defoperator7993
    @defoperator7993 Год назад

    Iron workers are so bad ass.

  • @ryanbrown5993
    @ryanbrown5993 9 лет назад +9

    5 generation iron worker here

  • @Joeelectronicschematicsforauto
    @Joeelectronicschematicsforauto 5 лет назад

    When you look up the word brave in the dictionary you should see a picture of these people

  • @steve530001
    @steve530001 13 лет назад

    gotta love RED IRON

  • @c_twisted91
    @c_twisted91 8 лет назад +1

    Tommy Hickey. I'm working for him right now

  • @joewilliams4198
    @joewilliams4198 5 лет назад

    How expensive are just one of those steep beams?

  • @MotorCityPlayer
    @MotorCityPlayer 13 лет назад

    Union Ironworkers...NUMBER ONE..Those of you who hate unions should remember it was the UNION IRONWORKERS who put their lives on the line to rescue your fellow Americans and iam sure they would do it again. Remember who built the skyline in your town next time you say you hate union workers.

  • @chanfle78
    @chanfle78 3 года назад +1

    Looks just like his dad

  • @MrJB97
    @MrJB97 5 лет назад

    377 salutes you guys

  • @andy_182
    @andy_182 5 лет назад

    Is the guy at thirty seconds not tied off