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!
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
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.
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
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. 🇺🇸
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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~
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.
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!
@@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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.. ^ ^
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!
I’m a retired safety guy….iron heads are the most dangerous bunch next to electrician, concrete workers, welders, laborers, well pretty much every craft on the job! But I truly love and admire a good night out drinking with a real bunch of iron heads…if they like you it’s because they know you care about them….pocket protector type safety guys usually don’t have very good jobs with a good group or iron workers. I love a construction worker….the heart, the risk, the damage they do…just to feed a family.
Local 146 EIS out of Oregon city Oregon. I am by no means an iron worker, I build the rest of the building so....much respect! Union strong....RIP brother
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.
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 ..
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.
I'm a retired Construction Safety Engineer. The worst jobs I was ever assigned to were ironworker jobs. VERY dangerous work and the workers were constantly on unbelievable time constraints. Safety was constantly being compromised just so the big shots could get their "Performance Bonuses." Thankfully, never lost anyone and only one work related injury (crushed finger). One safety incident involved a "White Coat" engineer telling an Iron Worker to drain oil out of an electric motor.
Many people have given life to help build this nation... Thank you for sharing your video...ay they test in peace... Guess we stop welding and using studs because it's faster?... Alot of those buildings from back in the day still standing. Engineering guess has changed since pyramids we obviously know better... Just a thought for our cheaper better faster ways...
mad camper, of course it's just money but remove the suits from the equation and the guys u work with have a little more respect for each other then u laid out in your comment
Mad Camper in my local there are some shitheads, but there is some real brotherhood as well. When you work with people in an environment where a false move can literally kill you or your partner you become very close . Like brothers. If you ever worked union iron and couldnt find brotherhood you werent looking very hard.
Don't listen to Mad Camper. I am almost done with my apprenticeship and I am very proud of the brotherhood that I am very much a part of! Local 86 Seattle, WA baby!!!
Was a local 433 iron worker for 20 years now I have 20 plus years as a contract administration inspector for the City of L A and 6 more years and I’m done!
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.
That's sounds really heartwarming man. I bet he had some awesome stories!
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!
That is a beautiful way to look at it and may your father rest in peace sir🙏much respect from scotland🏴
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
I’m so so sorry Rory ! Are you an iron worker now ?
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!!!
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.
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
Rest in peace brother! Ironworker. 378
In that Respect everybody, has a tough side, from birth
Union iron workers 433 los angeles calif RIP BROTHER .. FROM LOS ANGELES
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
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. 🇺🇸
Amen brother
Carpenters local #1506 worked all downtown Los angeles 87-07
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And that’s why we are Union
Pipefitters L.U. 533
Love God bless Merry Christmas love
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.
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.
No, they’re just people doing a job. Hero worship bullshit.
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.
I’m an electrician, much respect to my brothers in the iron game!!! I respect all the trades!!! Please be safe y’all.
Back attcha from the carpenters
IUPAT Commercial Painter Local 83
IBEW 357 here...be safe to all my trade brothers
Likewise
Millwrights 715
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.
Well said, Jack! And thank you! God bless you! Local 63, (Chicago).
Thank you very much, and the same back to you.
Jack Sak local7 ironworker Boston ma right here
Hey Daddy Steel,bolt 'er up ! Thanks for the reply.
Jack Sak I hope they were paid well. Very fearless men.
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
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!
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.
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~
You wanna see people who show up to work sober, here they are.
Tahoe Jones the drunks are the painters. Carps just get splinters.
If "sober" doesn't include tweaked out on meth, yea.
seeing how union workers are drug tested... yea.
Drhumbolt funny how I know quite a few ironworkers from different unions in SoCal & AZ and they ALL use meth.
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.
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!
C S you guys inAmerica Are you really learning in school to be ironworker ? Lol
Markus Mark that’s what he just said soo yea?
@@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.
Markus Mark yep and get paid for it to
@@NXTMusicianBassist you do know Republicans have been pro-Right-to-work and anti-unions basically for forever, right? #UnionCarpenter
My palms get sweaty just watching these guys walk across beams way up in the air. No way I could do that.
I would 💩 myself
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!
Very nice tribute. Must be hard to this day losing a dad like that. So sorry for your loss. Seemed like quite a man!
Much respect from a union boilermaker. No time for slackers while hanging iron...
Lol why are dudes like you among the most insecure people on earth?
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.🍁🍁🍁
As we the men in the trade say "DONT TALK ABOUT IT BE ABOUT IT" Much respect brother
Don't dream it! Be it! ❤️
@@brookeroeder7974 Shut up, Brooke
The danger of dropping a wrench is mind blowing, it could kill someone on the ground so easily. Hard job. Respect
These are true men skilled in their labor, American heroes here at home. Keep up the great work.
Losing an Iron worker is like losing an angel. Iron workers are manly AF.
RIP my union brother
IAFF local 786 Stamford CT
Robots or AI will never replace these real MEN!! God bless the Iron Workers
Local 378, lost but not forgotten. Rest in peace brother
The 84 thumb downers, need to get out on steel, and try it for themselves. Most if not all would need clean trousers after.
Hell ya c'mon
Are you related to to Jack or Merril? 433
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.
@@rodmckim5991 Sorry only just seen this, no I'm a retired steel erector in the UK.
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.
Crazy job that takes crazy people to get it done. My hats off to those guys
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.
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
Hey Brother, Local 433 here also.....
Thanks Caleb Spain, for people like the Ironworkers we enjoy every day more comfort and a better world.
R.I.P Caleb Spain.
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.
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
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.
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.
"In the future we will need more young people to fill the jobs." You are a fucking genius smdh.
I’m 20 wanting to become and Ironworker. You think there will be a demand for such? Respect to you sir!
My utmost respect to iron walkers and high rise window washers, beyond bravery!
Just plain freakin' crazy what these guys do, all the respect in the world to them.
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
Much respect.restt in paradise..these men are brave
Sheesh. Sooo much respect for people who do this. I would have passed out 20 ft off the ground
GOD Bless , MUCH RESPECT , MADE IN AMERICA .
My respect for these workers that’s not an easy thing to do love you guys 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Just out of curiosity, doesn't their giant balls hinder them walking around on the steel?
Yea thats why we tuck pants inside boots to keep our huge cocka from dragging on the iron
TheCobra423 mm. N
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.. ^ ^
No because their balls themselves are steel so it all works out
Not until you get ready to set down .
I was a Crane operator for years work hand in hand with Ironworkers tough dudes balls of steel.
Lots of respect for your trade and the families that keep us going would line up behind you guys any day -Union sparky
my respect for the people who work in that type of construction!!!
Rest in Paradise Brother Caleb Spain. From your Ironworker Brother Red from Local 377.
Local 721
FROM LOS ANGELES LOCAL 433 RIP BROTHER WHERE EVER YOU BE ..
YOU ARE RESPECFULL...
BIG BROTHER...SMEX SMEX
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!
Well thanks for your life storey
That nut and bolt toss was gorgeous!
Chucking and catching TC bolts, a Iron worker tradition dating back to Hot rivets ! pretty cool.
don't miss jump day
FRICKIN OUTSTANDING !!!
Respect to all ironworkers, toughest job i know
These guys should be paid extreme amounts of money .
Am I the only one that saw the bolt fall on 1:26 get runoff real quick
It hit the pan
Shit happens
Best job ever I wouldn't trade it for any other job 💪💪iron worker for life
BAMA LAMA balls of steel
I'm a retired dishwasher we tough too.
Andy Rock every working person that gets up every day and goes to work is a tough guy.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’m a retired safety guy….iron heads are the most dangerous bunch next to electrician, concrete workers, welders, laborers, well pretty much every craft on the job! But I truly love and admire a good night out drinking with a real bunch of iron heads…if they like you it’s because they know you care about them….pocket protector type safety guys usually don’t have very good jobs with a good group or iron workers. I love a construction worker….the heart, the risk, the damage they do…just to feed a family.
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.
These guys will be a rare breed. So much guts.
I have sat back and watched these guys work. They have no fear
Been retired over 20 years. Still miss it. Old Ironworker
Me too. 5 years and I'm kind of bored. But my back being what it is, I'm done. LOL 😅
Increíble brave men to do a job like that, God rest his soul
RIP brother, love and respect from a local 669 union sprinkler fitter
Much respect to all the iron men. RIP from your brothers in the laborers local 563 mpls.
Mad respect! You guys are gnarly!
Local 146 EIS out of Oregon city Oregon. I am by no means an iron worker, I build the rest of the building so....much respect! Union strong....RIP brother
These iron workers make me proud to be an American. They are what makes America great!
Other countries have iron workers, too.
Tyler Overbeck yes sir
Making America great AGAIN
@@ss0073 Stan, it's always been great. Local 416.
The working class is international.
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. 🇦🇺👨🏭
From one local to another, R.I.P my fellow Union Ironworker Brother. From Local 22 Indianapolis
Same here, from Operating Engineers 841 Indiana/Illinois
God bless
That's real hard work, even if they were doing 2 inches off the ground.
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.
never wore a harness until late 80's
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 ..
God bless my brothers... we need all the blessings we can get...512
I spent a summer on the steel... shorter building than theses. Nothing but the greatest respect to those who make the impossible possible.
The best connectors are silent!
Rest in peace brother. Local 70 from Louisville Kentucky
Strength & Honor !!
Throwin up the Steel for ever !!
Rest Easy Brother
Great video, my respects to the man, his family, and his coworkers. Some people just get shit done.
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much respect to this Iron worker. Rip.
Such a special Breed much respect
I was a Iron worker welder when I was young and walked I Beams , I have lots of respect for those who work as Iron workers....RIP🏗🏭🇺🇸
Much respect from LU 399 canden nj. Fly high brother
Big time respect for these men. I personally could never do this.
ALL BUT RESPECT FOR THESE GUYS FROM A CARPENTER LOCAL #1506
Condolences from Utah brothers LU #27. RIP Spain
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.
Such a badass job
I'm a retired Construction Safety Engineer. The worst jobs I was ever assigned to were ironworker jobs. VERY dangerous work and the workers were constantly on unbelievable time constraints. Safety was constantly being compromised just so the big shots could get their "Performance Bonuses." Thankfully, never lost anyone and only one work related injury (crushed finger). One safety incident involved a "White Coat" engineer telling an Iron Worker to drain oil out of an electric motor.
Many people have given life to help build this nation... Thank you for sharing your video...ay they test in peace...
Guess we stop welding and using studs because it's faster?...
Alot of those buildings from back in the day still standing. Engineering guess has changed since pyramids we obviously know better... Just a thought for our cheaper better faster ways...
Respect from love 721 Toronto ironworkers. RIP
Amazing, god bless union for life
I want to be an iron worker so bad, dangerous yet exciting, the finish product, the great pay, and overall the Brotherhood of the Union, awesome!
Li Mu Bai its pretty badass all tho I almost die last month im just a 1st peer aprrentice tho.
mad camper, of course it's just money but remove the suits from the equation and the guys u work with have a little more respect for each other then u laid out in your comment
Mad Camper in my local there are some shitheads, but there is some real brotherhood as well. When you work with people in an environment where a false move can literally kill you or your partner you become very close . Like brothers. If you ever worked union iron and couldnt find brotherhood you werent looking very hard.
Don't listen to Mad Camper. I am almost done with my apprenticeship and I am very proud of the brotherhood that I am very much a part of! Local 86 Seattle, WA baby!!!
Li Mu Bai Why
Was a local 433 iron worker for 20 years now I have 20 plus years as a contract administration inspector for the City of L A and 6 more years and I’m done!
Caleb was my classmate, we graduated from punk school. 😔🙏 Great person
Do you know how he died?
God bless this Man and the Iron workers
No SCABS! No FEAR! Local 412 Bloomfield NM. Rest in Peace
I love my job ! God bless your family caleb
RESPECT to these guys 👍😁
God bless Merry Christmas
His tie off technique is amazing and fluid.
F yeah brave mans building America ,JIW 22 here
I've applied to be an iron worker but one thing I can tell you seeing guys not tying off is why people are dying well I'm always tying off