@@heyman8820 if they did everything safe they'll be out of business because other companies would outcompete them by getting the job done faster and cheaper. Most customers in general dont give a hoot about the morality thats involved in goods and services. Look at all the electronic factories of foxconn where they have suicide nets installed because most workers want to kill themselves and people still buy Iphones. In the end humanity gets what its deserves.
@@heyman8820 tell them that. It won't change anything. as the customers of these projects are powerful people who don't like to pay more than they have to.
I’m a iron worker for Arizona local 75. In may we had a 30year iron worker pass away from not being tied off. It was the Amazon project in good year. So safety definitely will save you no matter how much experience you have death is a ruthless debt collector. When you’re dues are owed he always collect what’s his.
Weeping Man im sure those trademan answer to contractor like anyone else so either you wanna put it "guy" I didn't try and take away from anything they do they're definitely a skilled group of craftsmen I tip my hat off to em Its definitely a whole lot different than building a house
@@bigclivedotcom I can't believe these guys settled for JUST a photo ! where's the VIDEO ? The helicopter should have hoverd long enough for them to be seen coming out of the middle and onto the top ! With todays zoom lenses , they could have been plenty far enough away to worry about the down-wash or noise .
I’ve got total respect and admiration for these iron working men. I can’t imagine what they have to risk and go through in just one day’s work. The stress must be just unreal. And yet these iron men do this day after day!
I’m a third generation pipe welder, I worked in the refineries for years. My grandfather was a combo welder, who taught me how to weld. My first job, welding 8inch pipe in a rack, they had an iron worker crew making comments at us from a distance. Talking shit and laughing. I asked my grandpa why those dudes had a problem with me, and he straight up said “If I knew I was having to work harder than you, and still made less money than you, I’d be pissed off at you too.” 😂😂 God bless.
How about shut the fuck up and get a skill of you own. Don't talk shit a cry like a dumb ass. You are stuck making that money because of you, not the guy who can do what you can't
@@111Econ If you really look at what he says you will know that he’s saying they are tied but he wouldn’t do it if he was tied a million different ways. You disagree mainly because that’s what you like to do. You are a troll. Well I’m a trolls troll. 😂
I got into high rise concrete at the age of fifty, when most guys are thinking about retirement. Two years later you drive by and 800 families are living their life in what was a hole in the ground when I showed up. The feeling never leaves you.
I climb radio towers, and my kids are sick of me driving by a tower and saying "I built that" or "I been on that." Feels good to be able to point at what you accomplished.
@@Jamoni1 My grandfather is a well know electrical engineer in our local area but he also worked as an electrician when he was younger. Its very often whenever we pass by a building he is like "i made the electrical plan of that building", "i made the electric bell system for that church", "i planned the grid system of this neighborhood" etc etc, its funny actually hahahah
@@clooclvloolv2217 Not really a matter of rational thought, but of knowledge. Most occupations, whether it's neurosurgery or plumbing, have a lot to them not known by outsiders.
@@jamese9283 it’s not even knowledge it’s just conscious thought. most people aren’t conscious of the processes necessary for the infrastructure they use.
You mean, in YOUR WORLD. my world is filled with hard working ,Real life living, men and women scratching out their place in this world as best they can with no time or desire to focus on anything but.
BassBreath100 Bless ya dishwashers. I was a cook/dishwasher before becoming a trucker. Y’all are the heart of the restaurant. Now I’m on my way to working to become an Ironworker.
There is just no possible way that these courageous folks are paid enough!!! The most I ever climbed in my working days were 40 foot towers, but these iron workers are a whole other level of bravery!
I like to believe those old timers without lanyards would look upon these 'new age' workers with a sense of envy. As brave as they were, I believe if you offered them a safe, effective system to keep them from falling to certain death...they'd have signed on without much grudge. This isn't meant to be anything more than a thought I had. Also, as a skydiver...that looks fun as hell!
Not even. People resist change even if it’s for their own safety. Think of when seatbelts became a law. People were like screw that but now it’s just the norm.
Or even line work and having a super squeeze to save you from falling. That didn’t come around until ~2010 +-1yr. That wasn’t welcome to many even though it could very well saved your life if you gaff out or what have you.
A lot of time fall pro is great, but sometimes it presents a trip or snag hazard. Granted if you fall and are tied you should be restrained in how far you fall, but you are also more likely to fall in the first place. And falling alone can break bones, tear open a nut sack, or cause other injuries. I would prefer to be able to choose when to tie and when not to... though I understand this could result in guys being pressured to not tie for the sake of speed.... and that would not be good.
As a retired project manager for a large union GC, I have the utmost respect for iron workers. It takes guts to not only hang the high iron but work the leading edge. On my first job out of college, a few guys taught this gal how to walk the steel, tuck my pant legs and tie my boots. Iron workers are a unique breed that embody the very essence of “Made in America”!
Why not?!! You go through an apprenticeship - safety courses, First Aid, CPR, all kinds of training. You won't start day one doing what he (the other workmen) are doing. The only thing will be expected of you is watch your footing, be mindful of others near you, and LISTEN.
I was a project manager for all of 2 years. Everyone told me I had made it, and my years of running my back were over...I quit and went back outside. Working in an office is the hardest thing I ever did. Staring at a computer...watching the clock...meetings...office politics...fuck all of it.
Awesome shot, you guys deserve all the admiration that is being piled on. Good on you giving the shout out to the missing connector. Would say I would have loved to been there with you but it doesn't look like there's any room. Retired Ironworker out of 387/Atlanta. Last few years I worked as a field safety guy for Superior Rigging & Erecting. We did the Marlins Stadium and Shuff was the fabricator. I got into a shouting match with a guy in another trade, thought it was going to get down to some knuckle busting. One of the connectors told me "hell, he wasn't ever going to get to you". The camaraderie is real.
Man, my Dad was a Iron and Welder for years. I'm now 54 and a Fire Fighter and these Men bring back some good memories of the men that worked with my dad. He was a General Forman and the men use to come over and sit around the table and drank with my dad and talk a lot of shit , but what I wouldn't do to have one more night at mom and dad house with the men over. He would go to work with tears in his eyes from body pains and never never complain. Just being around Real Men back in the 70s/80s and 90s made me what I am. This was awesome.
thanks steve I am retired Ironworker like your dad, thank you for what YOU do fire fighters never for get you heros at twin towers disaster you are Americas heros.
Yeah hiding your pain and never complaining, real men instead of these phoney men actually taking their mental and physical health seriously. Those were the days!!
I lost my dad a couple of months ago. He was an ironworker out of Toledo and Los Angeles for 37 years. This video was a refreshing way to connect with him. So incredibly proud of all of you, and thankful for all the hard work and sacrifice you dedicate to make things happen.
Iron workers are a totally different breed, I learned that while working in the refineries down here in south Louisiana. Believe it, them ol boys are crazy and wild as hell lol..
@Phil Mccrevasse yeah and down south that is what those dumb motherfuckers do. It loses all respect from the contractor and the client and makes your fellow brothers look like a bunch of jerk offs. You would get your stupid ass thrown off a building for doing that stupid shit on a real union job.
As an architect and a builder, I can not express how much pride and respect and inspiration I have for those guys! A true representation of what the American Spirit is supposed to be. Reach for the sky, stand on the mountain, attain the impossible, be proud! Congratulations to the guys on that spire and everyone else involved for this amazing photo and accomplishment!!! WOW!!!!
What an incredible picture. Tied off or not is insane. I would have a heart attack if I were out there. All these men building our buildings reaching the clouds are truly built from Steele.
Yep. I'm not particularly afraid of heights. I'll climb trees or go up a ladder on a water tower perhaps. But if I had been sitting on top of that spire, my buttcheeks would have clamped down on that steel so hard, they'd have needed the crane to pull me off it.
First day on the job and he’s my boss, the guy takes ZERO bullshit and has no time for games😂 don’t doubt he’d stick up for me but Jesus Christ he laid into me within the first 5 minutes on the job lol
Some guys put on a helmet and play tackle for millions, lol. and than their are Men in hard hats that risk their lives moving iron in the sky, for no millions, respect...
I am a network engineer. I took up this job because I am not made up for this kind of work. I had a project in a rig in the middle East and I met some of these boys there. Man they are tough as steel
Goes to show how we take for granted the unique team chemistry that exists in amazing work communities around the world. Not every job demands so much every day from a team that is coordinated and well performant to prevent injuries and accident like this. Cheers.
Wish I worked with more people like yourself! Some teams are so broken and toxic, and it can be hard to change an organization with inertia. Good luck!
@@MK-ze8xu canadian here In alberta calgary. We are the oil and gas giant of canada and I made the mistake of going to college first spent 4 years getting a degree and spent two years doing that job before I decided I wanted to be in a trade !! Now I've got my journeyman ticket( two of them )and should of been in a trade from day one. We push our kids for university and college. So they can maybe find a career that they will probably hate.
@@MK-ze8xu 9h and needless to say, when my college buddy find out I make over 100k as a gas fitter every year there in shock ! They cant seem to grasp the fact that I make more then them. The o ly downside is it's hard on ours body's that's for sure
Phenomenal workers, so much respect ✊🏿they deserve every penny. Pray 🙏 they always stay safe, thanks 🙏 to everyone on the job who lays it on the line to build our cities/skylines. Awesome dedication, inspiration, toughness & incredible hard work.
Good friend of mine was always that kid too. Teachers called him a slacker and lazy. Fucking dude makes 6 figures a year after he worked his way up the union ladder, while half the people who talked shit to him still to this day work at jobs they hate.
@@saqeebkhan3668 I live in the gulf coast. It's the land of opportunity down here. Basically just ask anyone, literally anyone at any public place. You'll find someone within the first few people who at least knows a guy who knows a guy. Stay clean, show up on time, do your job, and you'll succeed, at least around these parts.
I’m a union (Teamsters 388m) maintenance mechanic, I know what it is to work at heights. But, these guys work in very dangerous conditions. Thank you for working safe and watching out for each other. Good job men.
Justin Bennett omg I work non union this the truest shit... my boss sits in bobcat all day tellin me what to do then calling me lazy after a 10hr shift with one break.... I’m 16... brutal
@@mmaybee4379 hes your boss and you are a 16 year old who knows nothing. Do you think you should run the machine and tell him what to do all day? I dont think so. If he is your boss he had to get there somehow, hes either the money man or he worked his ass off, right now neither apply to you so shut up and work.
@@user-ie6ye5ls6y facts. 20 years of this shit takes a toll on your body too. For all we know, sitting in the bobcat could be all his back can muster short of giving up the life
Research0digo bro you’re a carpenter talking about “high scaffolding” and commenting on everyone’s post about what you do get over your fucking self, lmao.
I’m disappointed in myself because I made a snap judgement of the first dude based on his appearance. He’s a well-spoken and intelligent individual who really cares about his job. I’ll try to be better in the future.
As someone from the white collar side of things, it’s a nice glimpse to be able to see this. Something I’ve never even thought about. Without these workers, and others alike so many structures couldn’t even be built.
I tell you gals all the time - you know there are a lot more options for you than 4 years of college, and college debt? Then I hand them a list of jobs & local Unions w phone numbers. :)
Being a project manager for a mechanical firm, I have the utmost respect for iron workers. Everytime we do a project, those guys take the most risk and rely on a great crane operator to make sure they go home safe at the end of the day. Keep it up.
@@thewonderfulwizardoftheweb1053 No, depends on the company but from my experience doing structural steel erection most guys, whether union or not are employed casual and the office staff will decide how many need to be where and when. As a job starts to wrap up most casuals will be let go and only permanents will remain. Some crews, especially ones who do lots of similar specific jobs like substations or warehouses will do a 60hr week or two and be done and keep moving. At least here in Australia few companies only employ ironworker-riggers, most have welders, riggers/ironworkers, operators & laborers some can do all, others are more limited.
Any man who wakes up, knowing he has to tackle work like this is a real man. Real grafting, hard working men who understand you have to go out and get it. Salute
That Picture Is Deadass Epic, Some Legendary Shit For Real. Nothing but Respect To Them And Anybody Else Who Can Point At A Building And Say I Built That💯.
Just started doing carpenter work and I can say I’ve never been more satisfied with work. It’s amazing to actually build with your hands and know how to do small or even big things without paying somebody. We’ve lost a lot of our handy workers through the years but the ones here still make it an amazing environment!
Union is the best way to go. More unions needed. Respect to these giants amongst men. And all the ones that came before them and paved the way for their way of life to thrive on to another generation of their people. ‼️
Man that’s gotta be one thing that makes you tingle inside...apart of the construction of a major sky scraper, and then at the very end you get to take iconic photos on top of it! Picture is so dope
Carpenters 2078, San Diego County. Bridges, canals, nuke plants, high scaffolding, you name it. Never worked a non-Union day in my life. - Nanette (Grandma now.)
@@PrestigeWorldWidePWW Don't be mad we make double your wage. We pay dues, have lots of extra training, apprenticeships, etc all to come in and fix the stuff scabs fucked up.
Awesome picture. Great job!!! My inspiration for the day. LOCAL 263 IRONWORKERS UNION DFW....Be safe brothers. Would love to boom out to work in California.
Those are some Real Men in both of these “Pictures” Normal Civilians have no idea what goes into actuall6 Building something like this type of Building Absolute Legends!!!!!!!! Well Done Boys Well Done 💯🖤🇳🇿🤙
You can tell he's a good boss because he seems like he's the most sunburnt guy out there.
Facts.
that's just because he spends most of his time in Florida;)
He's black?
You can stand around and not do shit and still get sunburnt lol
How does that show he’s a good boss lol
"We are a tight group of guys, a brotherhood". A Brotherhood of Steel perhaps?
Haha, yes.
Classy
Eric
Just like the Stone Masons
Iron and steel arent the same
But ok
Short-Neck and Long-Long-Neck working together. Beautiful.
lmao
I paused the video and read comments before I saw what you were talking about
good god, the man has like 3 necks
I was looking for the comment on that haha. I like the prehistoric reference.
yes i noticed that straight away
Yeah, how is it possible that there's a two-fold discrepancy of vertebra between the two, lol?!
“Our piece count, that’s our reputation”
*me building legos: same
Safety record should be their reputation.
@@heyman8820 if they did everything safe they'll be out of business because other companies would outcompete them by getting the job done faster and cheaper. Most customers in general dont give a hoot about the morality thats involved in goods and services. Look at all the electronic factories of foxconn where they have suicide nets installed because most workers want to kill themselves and people still buy Iphones. In the end humanity gets what its deserves.
@@d.d.h6749 safety regulators need to enforce workplace safety. If they can't do it safely then they shouldn't be doing it at all.
@@heyman8820 tell them that. It won't change anything. as the customers of these projects are powerful people who don't like to pay more than they have to.
@@d.d.h6749 the greatest country in the world.
Being tied off isn't less manly its just more smart lol gotta respect the safety
So true just being up there would be intimidating enough let alone not being tied off
They explained why because the old pictures was free falling and it connects the past to the present
I’m a iron worker for Arizona local 75. In may we had a 30year iron worker pass away from not being tied off. It was the Amazon project in good year. So safety definitely will save you no matter how much experience you have death is a ruthless debt collector. When you’re dues are owed he always collect what’s his.
It is pretty manly but hella crazy if im being honest
@@dontwait4anewworldorder114 youre just a pussy
OSHA sweating heavy watching this lol
lmao
😂😂😂
They're all wearing their ppe and their harnesses I'm sure they're just glad to see the laborers working smart
Chris Flows they ain't laborers guy. They are skilled tradesman.
Weeping Man im sure those trademan answer to contractor like anyone else so either you wanna put it "guy" I didn't try and take away from anything they do they're definitely a skilled group of craftsmen I tip my hat off to em Its definitely a whole lot different than building a house
The only people who got butt-hurt about that picture are the ones who could never do what those guys do.
No , the only ones that got butt-hurt are the people that thought it was fake .
@@rickobrien4025 And the safety "experts" who will never know if they had hidden lanyards or not.
@@bigclivedotcom I can't believe these guys settled for JUST a photo ! where's the VIDEO ? The helicopter should have hoverd long enough for them to be seen coming out of the middle and onto the top ! With todays zoom lenses , they could have been plenty far enough away to worry about the down-wash or noise .
Who the hell's getting butthurt? I havn't seen anyone getting butthurt yet.
@@daniellueke4717 When the picture first appeared all the bitter safety clowns came out in force, wearing their smiles upside down.
You can only have pure admiration for these guys
And thats why NYC iron workers make $90 an hr
they deserve more honestly. It’s a job many can’t do (some people took it the wrong way lol but I’ll let them argue with themselves 😂)
@Black Sun Reality Most construction jobs like that will hire you on as long as you prove you're a hard worker in the first week or two.
Will take you 4 years to become a Structural Ironworker.
Black Sun Reality Balls! Big fucking Balls!
@Black Sun Reality very difficult union to get into in NYC. Usually need to know people or be ex military
Imagine the grip strength these guys have.
Ben Dover no, you do. Projection
Probably have to be careful to not crush their own dick
My dad's a foreman you don't wanna shake his hand
@@schoolguy1557 A friend of mine's father was in construction for 20+ years. His handshakes are no joke.
lmao my dads a brick layer and when he shakes my hand he fucking crushes it 😂😂😂
I’ve got total respect and admiration for these iron working men. I can’t imagine what they have to risk and go through in just one day’s work. The stress must be just unreal. And yet these iron men do this day after day!
I’m a third generation pipe welder, I worked in the refineries for years. My grandfather was a combo welder, who taught me how to weld. My first job, welding 8inch pipe in a rack, they had an iron worker crew making comments at us from a distance. Talking shit and laughing. I asked my grandpa why those dudes had a problem with me, and he straight up said “If I knew I was having to work harder than you, and still made less money than you, I’d be pissed off at you too.” 😂😂 God bless.
Lame
How about shut the fuck up and get a skill of you own. Don't talk shit a cry like a dumb ass. You are stuck making that money because of you, not the guy who can do what you can't
Facts
@@bzi9935
My friend i said nothing of the money i make.
What are you even on about.?
@@EmmBeeVee Huh? I wasn't talking about you mang. I was commenting about the jerks talking shit to the welders
Being tied off in that photo doesn't make it less manly. I wouldn't go up there if I was tied off a million different ways.
They were tied.
I hear you whale bone.
@@111Econ If you really look at what he says you will know that he’s saying they are tied but he wouldn’t do it if he was tied a million different ways. You disagree mainly because that’s what you like to do. You are a troll. Well I’m a trolls troll. 😂
@@WellseeTheend he said they were tied man. Who in the right mind wouldn’t tied off that pole. I’m a site manager I know the game
@@WellseeTheend and thanks for trolling me
Those guys in the old Empire photo must have had a hard time sitting on their giant balls
I would die
You'd think the guy would know that they aren't on the empire state building! They're on the Rockefeller
Google about them old photos. Most were fake
@@6wil0liam2 Oh, okay...like your life is fake, eh??
@@paulwolfen735 look it up. Im local 512 Iron Worker to the bone pussy
Who else was positive “the picture” was the NYC iron workers all having their lunch break on the beam?
Thought it was gonna be a live leak photo or something lol
They did talk about it tho lol
I couldn’t fathom any other picture, this surprised/disappointed me.
Not in a million that i will be convinced that such picture is not fake.
Lemme guess. You wrote this comment before watching the full vid.
I got into high rise concrete at the age of fifty, when most guys are thinking about retirement. Two years later you drive by and 800 families are living their life in what was a hole in the ground when I showed up. The feeling never leaves you.
I climb radio towers, and my kids are sick of me driving by a tower and saying "I built that" or "I been on that."
Feels good to be able to point at what you accomplished.
@@Jamoni1 My grandfather is a well know electrical engineer in our local area but he also worked as an electrician when he was younger. Its very often whenever we pass by a building he is like "i made the electrical plan of that building", "i made the electric bell system for that church", "i planned the grid system of this neighborhood" etc etc, its funny actually hahahah
@@Jamoni1 that’s awesome
Respect, without our trades people we wouldn't have our modern civilization.
@@the2stepwith out any doubts and stating str8 factsssssssz!!!! I just passed my test to start as a sheet metal apprentice. Wish me luck!
It’s crazy how the people that sit on those top floors have no idea what it took to build them.
I get that this is very easy to say, but I don't think it's true, many people exist with rational thought
@@clooclvloolv2217 based comment of the night
@@clooclvloolv2217 Not really a matter of rational thought, but of knowledge. Most occupations, whether it's neurosurgery or plumbing, have a lot to them not known by outsiders.
@@jamese9283 it’s not even knowledge it’s just conscious thought. most people aren’t conscious of the processes necessary for the infrastructure they use.
What if an architect lives there?
In the world of Starbucks hipsters its always good to see real men doing manly stuff.
BassBreath100 Now that I have stopped rolling on the ground laughing, you Sir are a real man with a chest . Take care of those raisins, I mean hands.
You mean, in YOUR WORLD. my world is filled with hard working ,Real life living, men and women scratching out their place in this world as best they can with no time or desire to focus on anything but.
I run crane and hang Iron all day! Connected when I was in my 20's and let me tell you... I like a good caramel macchiato
Well said brother well said
BassBreath100 Bless ya dishwashers. I was a cook/dishwasher before becoming a trucker. Y’all are the heart of the restaurant. Now I’m on my way to working to become an Ironworker.
There is just no possible way that these courageous folks are paid enough!!! The most I ever climbed in my working days were 40 foot towers, but these iron workers are a whole other level of bravery!
I like to believe those old timers without lanyards would look upon these 'new age' workers with a sense of envy. As brave as they were, I believe if you offered them a safe, effective system to keep them from falling to certain death...they'd have signed on without much grudge.
This isn't meant to be anything more than a thought I had.
Also, as a skydiver...that looks fun as hell!
Nah we hated harnesses and lanyards..... They catch up on stuff and make walking steel much more dangerous...
Not even. People resist change even if it’s for their own safety. Think of when seatbelts became a law. People were like screw that but now it’s just the norm.
Or even line work and having a super squeeze to save you from falling. That didn’t come around until ~2010 +-1yr. That wasn’t welcome to many even though it could very well saved your life if you gaff out or what have you.
A lot of time fall pro is great, but sometimes it presents a trip or snag hazard. Granted if you fall and are tied you should be restrained in how far you fall, but you are also more likely to fall in the first place. And falling alone can break bones, tear open a nut sack, or cause other injuries. I would prefer to be able to choose when to tie and when not to... though I understand this could result in guys being pressured to not tie for the sake of speed.... and that would not be good.
You sound dumb we hate harnesses lol
This guy is so tan he's straight brown/red lol
Construction does that to you lol
Construction or prison time lol
What is this new race called??
@@James_r4276 The Hard Working Race
Daddy Vladdy damn right hard work pays off
I pumped concrete up that building 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@Mao ZeDong weak
Mao ZeDong dumb
@Walker youtube warrior I love it !!
So u flicked a switch n stood there👏👏👏👏👏 switch bitch
Nice man! Was it like 50,000 psi concrete mix bc😅
As a retired project manager for a large union GC, I have the utmost respect for iron workers. It takes guts to not only hang the high iron but work the leading edge. On my first job out of college, a few guys taught this gal how to walk the steel, tuck my pant legs and tie my boots. Iron workers are a unique breed that embody the very essence of “Made in America”!
Great comment!
I can immediately tell that the foreman Mark is a salt of the earth guy, definitely the type to give his guys tough love. Appreciate ya Mark.
I don't want to be an office worker. I feel like I spent my life sitting at a desk in school.
But I sure as hell can't do that lol. Hard job.
The best part about working outside, is you don't have to hold your farts in.
MILITARY
Why not?!! You go through an apprenticeship - safety courses, First Aid, CPR, all kinds of training.
You won't start day one doing what he (the other workmen) are doing. The only thing will be expected of you is watch your footing, be mindful of others near you, and LISTEN.
You can always be a fluffer in the porn industry, Definetly HARD work but you might find it REWARDING in the END....🤔😳😂
I was a project manager for all of 2 years. Everyone told me I had made it, and my years of running my back were over...I quit and went back outside. Working in an office is the hardest thing I ever did. Staring at a computer...watching the clock...meetings...office politics...fuck all of it.
3:18 Tied off or not, that is one sick picture.
my palms are sweating just looking at that, and i even know that they are tied off
Awesome shot, you guys deserve all the admiration that is being piled on. Good on you giving the shout out to the missing connector. Would say I would have loved to been there with you but it doesn't look like there's any room. Retired Ironworker out of 387/Atlanta. Last few years I worked as a field safety guy for Superior Rigging & Erecting. We did the Marlins Stadium and Shuff was the fabricator. I got into a shouting match with a guy in another trade, thought it was going to get down to some knuckle busting. One of the connectors told me "hell, he wasn't ever going to get to you". The camaraderie is real.
Man, my Dad was a Iron and Welder for years. I'm now 54 and a Fire Fighter and these Men bring back some good memories of the men that worked with my dad. He was a General Forman and the men use to come over and sit around the table and drank with my dad and talk a lot of shit , but what I wouldn't do to have one more night at mom and dad house with the men over. He would go to work with tears in his eyes from body pains and never never complain. Just being around Real Men back in the 70s/80s and 90s made me what I am. This was awesome.
thanks steve I am retired Ironworker like your dad, thank you for what YOU do fire fighters never for get you heros at twin towers disaster you are Americas heros.
Yeah hiding your pain and never complaining, real men instead of these phoney men actually taking their mental and physical health seriously. Those were the days!!
Watch Fred Dibnah climb a chimney hang. He was on a different level
Amazing that spire didn't collapse under the weight of their gargantuan balls.
They slid their balls in the tube like a cannon, tucked in safe and sound!
The fact you used the word gargantuan made me die!
You guys are funny
Original 👍
@@joshwagner5414 The word even sounds hairy.
I lost my dad a couple of months ago. He was an ironworker out of Toledo and Los Angeles for 37 years. This video was a refreshing way to connect with him. So incredibly proud of all of you, and thankful for all the hard work and sacrifice you dedicate to make things happen.
Sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family
RIP.
Rip
Did he fall?
What did he build in Toledo? Im just curious im a local
From the title of the video I figured they'd be speaking more about the iconic photo at 3:37
I am a 860 laborer in Cleveland Ohio and have worked with iron worker good group of guys
I retired 5 years a go. Damm I miss that crazy shit . nothing like setting on top a column waiting on that piece of Iron . Thanks for the memories.
Respect.
Much respect ✊.
Why don't you go back to work sir?
@@garethhancock8525 because he’s retired you stupid moron
@@garethhancock8525 because he is old and can fall idiot
Iron workers are a totally different breed, I learned that while working in the refineries down here in south Louisiana. Believe it, them ol boys are crazy and wild as hell lol..
LouisianaBoy1990 aye south Louisiana represent .
@Phil Mccrevasse yeah and down south that is what those dumb motherfuckers do. It loses all respect from the contractor and the client and makes your fellow brothers look like a bunch of jerk offs. You would get your stupid ass thrown off a building for doing that stupid shit on a real union job.
Yo I'm a scaffolding QC at citgo in Sulphur Louisiana. Represent lol
Right side of the plate connections, no better way to pass the time while you wait for the crane hook to fly to ya.
@@nitrojunkie9027 yeah right dude. This happens every job site. No one gives a fuck
Petition to stop forcing everyone to go to college so we get more dudes like this
This is real work. Respect.
As an architect and a builder, I can not express how much pride and respect and inspiration I have for those guys! A true representation of what the American Spirit is supposed to be. Reach for the sky, stand on the mountain, attain the impossible, be proud! Congratulations to the guys on that spire and everyone else involved for this amazing photo and accomplishment!!! WOW!!!!
bk e just design easier connections Ok!
Amen! I phoned on the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. We wanted to strangle the architect!
Tim Ise I am erector very difficult to erect weird designs
Fuck yea local 416
Rob cousimano TORONTO!
Blue collar for fuckin life. Love seeing new scenery and fixing heavy equipment that builds this world.
Me too. Local 2078 Carpenter!
Blue collar workers built this fucking country 💪
Me too, carpenter Leeds England!
@@johnfreeman6753 immigrants built your fucking country 😂 dumb fuck
@@mikeo5003 Immigrants who were mostly blue collar workers.
“We were all tied off”
I’ve said that to many a safety man
a few times it was true
Local 3
Gotta watch put for those red hats. Cmon
What an incredible picture. Tied off or not is insane. I would have a heart attack if I were out there. All these men building our buildings reaching the clouds are truly built from Steele.
Yep. I'm not particularly afraid of heights. I'll climb trees or go up a ladder on a water tower perhaps. But if I had been sitting on top of that spire, my buttcheeks would have clamped down on that steel so hard, they'd have needed the crane to pull me off it.
The boss man seems like such a genuinely nice person it kind of chokes me up
Very authentic and means what he says. You can't fake his sincerity, extreme intelligence and kindness. These are the real hero's!
A lot of the union guys are like that, most of them come from the ranks over the years.
First day on the job and he’s my boss, the guy takes ZERO bullshit and has no time for games😂 don’t doubt he’d stick up for me but Jesus Christ he laid into me within the first 5 minutes on the job lol
Some guys put on a helmet and play tackle for millions, lol. and than their are Men in hard hats that risk their lives moving iron in the sky, for no millions, respect...
prince habeeboo or drible a little ball n shoot into a basket
Shut up prince abooboo
@@AmericanPatriot01 no u
Zach that because you’re a pussy.
Whatever Whatever omg this was fumny
I am a network engineer. I took up this job because I am not made up for this kind of work. I had a project in a rig in the middle East and I met some of these boys there. Man they are tough as steel
That takes a very special courage, that I don’t have. I’m afraid of heights, so thank God for these guys, because they are very special. 👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼
Goes to show how we take for granted the unique team chemistry that exists in amazing work communities around the world. Not every job demands so much every day from a team that is coordinated and well performant to prevent injuries and accident like this. Cheers.
Wish I worked with more people like yourself! Some teams are so broken and toxic, and it can be hard to change an organization with inertia. Good luck!
I bet that guy makes more then most university grads and most people look down on trades guys !!
lee zimby yep! Exactly why I never went to college and joined a skilled trade instead. Graduate with no debt and a job! Ironworkers local 25 Detroit
@@MK-ze8xu canadian here In alberta calgary. We are the oil and gas giant of canada and I made the mistake of going to college first spent 4 years getting a degree and spent two years doing that job before I decided I wanted to be in a trade !! Now I've got my journeyman ticket( two of them )and should of been in a trade from day one. We push our kids for university and college. So they can maybe find a career that they will probably hate.
@@MK-ze8xu 9h and needless to say, when my college buddy find out I make over 100k as a gas fitter every year there in shock ! They cant seem to grasp the fact that I make more then them. The o ly downside is it's hard on ours body's that's for sure
@@MK-ze8xu which trade you go for?
wtf are you talking about
Nobody looks down on construction workers, you're just projecting your insecurities.
Phenomenal workers, so much respect ✊🏿they deserve every penny. Pray 🙏 they always stay safe, thanks 🙏 to everyone on the job who lays it on the line to build our cities/skylines. Awesome dedication, inspiration, toughness & incredible hard work.
You can tell he’s a good boss, some guys have it, most don’t !
These guys are probably the ones who were called stupid in school, the "smart" ones are all sitting in desks hating their lives
Good friend of mine was always that kid too. Teachers called him a slacker and lazy. Fucking dude makes 6 figures a year after he worked his way up the union ladder, while half the people who talked shit to him still to this day work at jobs they hate.
J. Vinton based pfp
thats why they have to make good money in a life threatening way instead of at a desk in the AC
I'll have you know I was called stupid in school AND I'm sitting at a desk hating my life
Yup, exactly my dad. Poor neighborhood, horrible abusive parents. now makes 6 figs, but the job is no joke it will break you if your not ready.
As a construction worker I have the utmost respect for you guys, I just struggle to figure out how you walk around with balls that big.
It’s gotta be tough.
Putting our legs around the I beam spreads our leg for more room
As an old boilermaker I can truly appreciate where you guys are coming from, keep it safe and enjoy.
Hell Yeah Brother-Sprinkle Fitters Local 821 Florida,was a proud member for over 30+years, I always took pride in my job’s 💯
My dad was an ironworker for 45 years! Local 111 Rock island Illinois. Smart, and tough as nails!
As a boilermaker local 374 I respect the hell out of you guys. Great job
Carpenter 2078! - Bridges, canals, high scaffolding, nuke plants, you name it. :)
@@Research0digo how do you gets get started in a trade?
Saqeeb Khan applying for the job.
Prince Otter2 is the brony upset....? Didn’t expect weebs to be in the trades.
@@saqeebkhan3668 I live in the gulf coast. It's the land of opportunity down here. Basically just ask anyone, literally anyone at any public place. You'll find someone within the first few people who at least knows a guy who knows a guy. Stay clean, show up on time, do your job, and you'll succeed, at least around these parts.
Local1 here,proud to be in the brotherhood 👍
I’m a union (Teamsters 388m) maintenance mechanic, I know what it is to work at heights.
But, these guys work in very dangerous conditions.
Thank you for working safe and watching out for each other.
Good job men.
I'm pretty good at remaining on the ground. Thank you very much
How to
survive a bear attack: don’t go in the forest
survive a shark attack: stay out of the ocean
survive lethal heights: stay on the ground
Kudos you guys. Very impressive work, I applaud you guys for the work you do. Thank you for your attention to detail.
Thanks for sharing.
as a pipe fitter i couldnt imagine doing these things. These guys have balls of steel. Much respect
Id love to work for that guy. Seems like he'd level with you.
@Justin Bennett precisely. Preach
Justin Bennett omg I work non union this the truest shit... my boss sits in bobcat all day tellin me what to do then calling me lazy after a 10hr shift with one break.... I’m 16... brutal
@@mmaybee4379 hes your boss and you are a 16 year old who knows nothing. Do you think you should run the machine and tell him what to do all day? I dont think so. If he is your boss he had to get there somehow, hes either the money man or he worked his ass off, right now neither apply to you so shut up and work.
@Justin B union workers sorry and lazy all you ever hear is not my job
@@user-ie6ye5ls6y facts. 20 years of this shit takes a toll on your body too. For all we know, sitting in the bobcat could be all his back can muster short of giving up the life
Ironworkers call this "Topping off." Former Journeyman Ironworker. Local 63, Chicago. Great job, brothers! Awesome picture!
Hey Brother - Local 2078 Carpenter here. Bridges, canals, nuke plants, high scaffolding, you name it. Heights never bothered me. :)
Research0digo bro you’re a carpenter talking about “high scaffolding” and commenting on everyone’s post about what you do get over your fucking self, lmao.
Ihit Licks lol
Title: how to get the willies while you're sitting on the couch.
I’m disappointed in myself because I made a snap judgement of the first dude based on his appearance. He’s a well-spoken and intelligent individual who really cares about his job. I’ll try to be better in the future.
Hope the guy that was injured makes a full recovery.
He passed away
@@patrickgarcia4176 that's not funny dude.
@@justaman-km1hl i am not being funny look up the guys name on youtube they made a tribute for him.
@@patrickgarcia4176 how unfortunate, sorry much is lost on the typed word.
@@Cryaboutit2007 why did he deserve to die??
As someone from the white collar side of things, it’s a nice glimpse to be able to see this. Something I’ve never even thought about. Without these workers, and others alike so many structures couldn’t even be built.
I tell you gals all the time - you know there are a lot more options for you than 4 years of college, and college debt? Then I hand them a list of jobs & local Unions w phone numbers. :)
Glad you got this....you deserve the reward...Peace💜🤴
You are the man brother my legs are shaking watching you guys good stuff be safe all you guys long way to go in life
From local 81 Bay Area . I salute you guys. Putting in work
Can it.
@@snitchdog8447 ?
what's the pay like?
el mooso local 243 Worcester ma scaffolders I was up 50 stories in Boston
Being a project manager for a mechanical firm, I have the utmost respect for iron workers. Everytime we do a project, those guys take the most risk and rely on a great crane operator to make sure they go home safe at the end of the day. Keep it up.
I loved nothing better than to have a good operator ✨.
1930s guy's would be "PROUD", of you guys. God bless yawl.
For sure
My highest. Respect and hat in hand to these real mans , man.
Local 105 IBEW checking in, madd respect from your fellow electrical brothers!
Carpenters 2078, San Diego County. Bridges, canals, nuke plants, high scaffolding, you name it. :)
"We are a tight group of guys, a brotherhood"
The other 11 guys on the crew... "ok....?"
how long do guys stay on the same crew? is it common to stay with the same people for your whole career?
Thewonderfulwizardoftheweb definitely not uncommon
If I'm trusting someone with my life. I would call someone my brother.
@@thewonderfulwizardoftheweb1053 No, depends on the company but from my experience doing structural steel erection most guys, whether union or not are employed casual and the office staff will decide how many need to be where and when.
As a job starts to wrap up most casuals will be let go and only permanents will remain.
Some crews, especially ones who do lots of similar specific jobs like substations or warehouses will do a 60hr week or two and be done and keep moving.
At least here in Australia few companies only employ ironworker-riggers, most have welders, riggers/ironworkers, operators & laborers some can do all, others are more limited.
@@Senkino5o this is merica boy
Saw my old apt building from when I lived in LA in this video. Woooow! Memories!
As a safety guy - I have massive respect for the work these folks do and the abilities they have.
Any man who wakes up, knowing he has to tackle work like this is a real man. Real grafting, hard working men who understand you have to go out and get it. Salute
Hard work , courage, compassion and tolerance is an American thing.dont forget. These people are true American.
May God bless all of you guys. This is real man's work; stay safe
Much respect to folks in that line of work. Ballsy men and women. Hard grueling work.
Love these towers. What these guys do is awesome. Thanks for making our cities boys.
Hats off to you guys! My palms started sweating just looking at that picture! Super cool.
A very important job, thank you for doing the heavy duty, dangerous work.
That Picture Is Deadass Epic, Some Legendary Shit For Real. Nothing but Respect To Them And Anybody Else Who Can Point At A Building And Say I Built That💯.
Much love and appreciation for what these guys do daily as their "normal" duties.
Just started doing carpenter work and I can say I’ve never been more satisfied with work. It’s amazing to actually build with your hands and know how to do small or even big things without paying somebody. We’ve lost a lot of our handy workers through the years but the ones here still make it an amazing environment!
Union is the best way to go. More unions needed. Respect to these giants amongst men. And all the ones that came before them and paved the way for their way of life to thrive on to another generation of their people. ‼️
Thank God for these guys! These guys have balls bigger than any animal known to man.
Man that’s gotta be one thing that makes you tingle inside...apart of the construction of a major sky scraper, and then at the very end you get to take iconic photos on top of it! Picture is so dope
Good work guys! Iron busting is a tough job doing that whole building is such an achievement
I would LOVE to do this job! Would happily move from the UK to do this. What an experience!
My dad was a iron worker he showed me some pretty cool stuff and the neat tools they use
Y'all got balls of steel, I could never be up there doin that stuff. Much respect.
Much respect to iron workers. My brother doing the same thing and damn boy that job is dangerous. 🙏🙏
I'm so proud of y'all men old NTL boilermaker here from Bedford county Virginia real men and proud of it love 🦾
Working in construction improved my character and mentality. best bunch of men to work with.
Nothing but respect for you guys, union Boilermaker here. Be safe boys.
Probably why the boiler blew up in California, fucking unions
Carpenters 2078, San Diego County. Bridges, canals, nuke plants, high scaffolding, you name it. Never worked a non-Union day in my life. - Nanette (Grandma now.)
@@PrestigeWorldWidePWW Don't be mad we make double your wage. We pay dues, have lots of extra training, apprenticeships, etc all to come in and fix the stuff scabs fucked up.
@@XxAviciiLevels bravo, thanks for your work, hope we can get so many other industries unionized in this country
@Nosferatu Zodd lol except these unions are practically ran entirely by the state. You can't take a step without them noticing, bunch of bs
Awesome picture. Great job!!!
My inspiration for the day.
LOCAL 263 IRONWORKERS UNION
DFW....Be safe brothers. Would love to boom out to work in California.
One great boss the way he sounds. Hats off to you guys! What a way to make a living. I think I will stay here on the ground and look up to you guys.
Those are some Real Men in both of these “Pictures” Normal Civilians have no idea what goes into actuall6 Building something like this type of Building Absolute Legends!!!!!!!! Well Done Boys Well Done 💯🖤🇳🇿🤙
I really appreaciate your team bro. I've been working here in taiwan same product that we produce!