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
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.
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~
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.. ^ ^
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
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 freak It is very dangerous work, IWs always have steel being swung over head , tools being dropped onto them are a risk ,IWs are the ones who dismantle old rusty and rotten steel structures this is especially dangerous.I saw a man fall 15 feet onto a concrete floor, they gave him a cigarette, blood was on the cigarette blood was coming out of his ears . The IW survived but never worked again,was 53yrs old.25 yrs ago we walked the iron with no safety equipment we could tie off after we sat down on the iron.Base jumpers surely have the courage to be IWs but they better not be weak or lazy.If men had to work in hell they would be issued spud wrenches.
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 ..
Steady getting it brother !!!!!!!!!! This man here is one of the reasons why union ironworkers are so respected !!!!! Constantly moving getting the job done quick and safely. Thank you for all your hard work and the joy you brought to the brotherhood, as a fellow IRONWPRKER Local 399 (NJ) After reading alot of comments on here, Your an excellent example of how an ironworker should present them selfs and display their work ethic !!!!!! Thanks ,PRAYERS R WITH UR FAMILY
For all you guys reading this and wanting to be an iron worker the Union is the only way to go. Get in and work your ass off for 30 or 40 Years and build up your retirement and retire and live pretty damn good for the rest of your life.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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~
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.🍁🍁🍁
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.
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.
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
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!
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
Very nice tribute. Must be hard to this day losing a dad like that. So sorry for your loss. Seemed like quite a man!
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
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?
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
Lots of respect for your trade and the families that keep us going would line up behind you guys any day -Union sparky
Crazy job that takes crazy people to get it done. My hats off to those guys
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
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.
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!
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.
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 .
Thanks Caleb Spain, for people like the Ironworkers we enjoy every day more comfort and a better world.
R.I.P Caleb Spain.
My utmost respect to iron walkers and high rise window washers, beyond bravery!
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 for this video!
Just plain freakin' crazy what these guys do, all the respect in the world to them.
I have sat back and watched these guys work. They have no fear
FROM LOS ANGELES LOCAL 433 RIP BROTHER WHERE EVER YOU BE ..
YOU ARE RESPECFULL...
BIG BROTHER...SMEX SMEX
Local 378, lost but not forgotten. Rest in peace brother
Mad respect! You guys are gnarly!
Strength & Honor !!
Throwin up the Steel for ever !!
Rest Easy Brother
Am I the only one that saw the bolt fall on 1:26 get runoff real quick
It hit the pan
Shit happens
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
Sheesh. Sooo much respect for people who do this. I would have passed out 20 ft off the ground
Chucking and catching TC bolts, a Iron worker tradition dating back to Hot rivets ! pretty cool.
don't miss jump day
My respect for these workers that’s not an easy thing to do love you guys 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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.
Respect to all ironworkers, toughest job i know
Much respect.restt in paradise..these men are brave
Amazing, god bless union for life
That nut and bolt toss was gorgeous!
my respect for the people who work in that type of construction!!!
Great video, my respects to the man, his family, and his coworkers. Some people just get shit done.
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God bless our brotha!!! frm local 229 IW is a life style not a face it's shown me values, morals, and most important of all pride in what I do.
GOD Bless , MUCH RESPECT , MADE IN AMERICA .
The best connectors are silent!
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.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
God bless my brothers... we need all the blessings we can get...512
RIP brother, love and respect from a local 669 union sprinkler fitter
Rest in Paradise Brother Caleb Spain. From your Ironworker Brother Red from Local 377.
Local 721
An explanation of what happened would be in order here. That's what the descriptive area is for. Did he retire or die?
I was a Crane operator for years work hand in hand with Ironworkers tough dudes balls of steel.
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
Much respect to all the iron men. RIP from your brothers in the laborers local 563 mpls.
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. 🇦🇺👨🏭
localb15 NYC crane operator : All respects to fallen iron worker and family.
ALL BUT RESPECT FOR THESE GUYS FROM A CARPENTER LOCAL #1506
Much respect from LU 399 canden nj. Fly high brother
This reminds me of my first Lego project
Such a badass job
That's real hard work, even if they were doing 2 inches off the ground.
These guys should be paid extreme amounts of money .
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.
Respect... can we improve the Texas skyscreamer at six flags or trog over honor
These guys risk their lives building these things then bored base jumpers climb them and kill themselves jumping off.
James Vignali how is it risking lives when they have all protection that holds you if u fall?
I'm a freak It is very dangerous work, IWs always have steel being swung over head , tools being dropped onto them are a risk ,IWs are the ones who dismantle old rusty and rotten steel structures this is especially dangerous.I saw a man fall 15 feet onto a concrete floor, they gave him a cigarette, blood was on the cigarette blood was coming out of his ears . The IW survived but never worked again,was 53yrs old.25 yrs ago we walked the iron with no safety equipment we could tie off after we sat down on the iron.Base jumpers surely have the courage to be IWs but they better not be weak or lazy.If men had to work in hell they would be issued spud wrenches.
I'm a freak all construction jobs are dangerous.
Unknown accidents happens.. if it weren't high risk" no pun" everyone would do it..
Good. Natural selection.
Nice work💪☺️!!
I spent a summer on the steel... shorter building than theses. Nothing but the greatest respect to those who make the impossible possible.
Much respect!
Robots or AI will never replace these real MEN!! God bless the Iron Workers
you guys are rockstars!!
FRICKIN OUTSTANDING !!!
Nice intro nice vid all around ✌👍✔💯
When Fear Is Not An Option 👍🏾
I love my job ! God bless your family caleb
Local 808 Orlando Fl .God bless you all!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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 ..
Big time respect for these men. I personally could never do this.
¡MIS RESPETOS!
Increíble brave men to do a job like that, God rest his soul
His tie off technique is amazing and fluid.
Rest in peace brother. Local 70 from Louisville Kentucky
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 😅
Steady getting it brother !!!!!!!!!! This man here is one of the reasons why union ironworkers are so respected !!!!! Constantly moving getting the job done quick and safely. Thank you for all your hard work and the joy you brought to the brotherhood, as a fellow IRONWPRKER Local 399 (NJ) After reading alot of comments on here, Your an excellent example of how an ironworker should present them selfs and display their work ethic !!!!!! Thanks ,PRAYERS R WITH UR FAMILY
For all you guys reading this and wanting to be an iron worker the Union is the only way to go. Get in and work your ass off for 30 or 40 Years and build up your retirement and retire and live pretty damn good for the rest of your life.
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.
Memory Eternal to our fellow brother. Prayers from local 155
Best job ever I wouldn't trade it for any other job 💪💪iron worker for life
BAMA LAMA balls of steel
God bless this Man and the Iron workers
this is a great tribute