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I had another amazing conversation with Brother Rich Rowe out of Ironworkers local 63 in Chicago. On the 128th anniversary of the founding Ironworkers convention Rich tells about why there was a convention and what led up to it. We also talk about the Haymarket affair and the fight for an 8 hour day. I am truly grateful to brother Rich for sharing with us his vast knowledge of labor history. Enjoy.

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I had an amazing conversation with Pops about his long career working iron out of local 25 in Detroit. Pops worked on the renaissance center , along with so many more projects. I hope you enjoy.

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I had the pleasure of talking with brother Johnny Parker out Ironworkers local 5 Washington DC. Johnny talked about how he started non union and then found himself becoming organized. It was such a great conversation. Enjoy.

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I talk with Brother Randy Bryce about his run for congress in Wisconsin against Paul Ryan. Randy is just one more example of the many opportunities that are possible.

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I talk with Mike on what his organization is doing with in the labor movement space. Mike is super inspiring and the ULA network puts out so much great information on their instagram page. So please go check them out and Enjoy.

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I got to talk with Brother Eric Costa BK # 1190896 out of local 397 Tampa Florida. Eric won the 1994 National Apprenticeship competition in Pittsburg, PA, Eric is also the 11 time column climbing champion at the Ironworker festival in Mackinaw City, MI. Eric will be at the festival in Aug 11-13. Enjoy.

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On this episode I had an amazing conversation with Brother Albert Stalk jr or Eiffel AL, for climbing the Eiffel Tower on February 16, 1990,  without any safety equipment for a French documentary. Al gets into the stories behind the climb, as well as the REEBOK commercial he was in. This was a great conversation with a lot of great knowledge we all need to pick up on.

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Brother Haap was indentured in Feb of 71, but his story on how he found himself doing Ironwork is a great story. Happ also get's into his experience in Vietnam. Thank you so much Haap for your time. This was a 2 day interview, on phone and in person, so the audio is noticeable. 

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Info on the new season. This is a working progress. Thank you to everyone for the support, it is much appreciated. 

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I talk with Brother Craig Carlson out of Local 86 Seattle Washington. Craig talks about his days hanging iron in Seattle, then eventually finding his way to becoming a Business Agent for local 86. Thank you so much Brother Craig.

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