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On this weeks episode, I had the pleasure on having a conversation with Brother Leroy Worley BK# 672144 out of local 29. Brother Worley was a Business Agent for local 29 and then eventually became the General Secretary of the International. It was an awesome conversation, with lots of stories. Enjoy.

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On this episode i talked with Brother John Peters BK# 622339. This was a great conversation. John got into the Ironworkers on Permit in 1952 and worked Iron for 40 years plus. John was the steward on most jobs he was on, because of his loyalty to our union and the preservation of our work, also John was a Boxer starting as a little kid, throughout adulthood. John is a great man and i'm so grateful for this opportunity. Enjoy.

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On this episode John talks about his start as an elected member for local 29, how he and Brother Lyle Eller started the Ironworkers Credit Union, and then talks about the 1962 strike that shut down construction in the Northwest. There is a lot of history in this episodes hope you enjoy it.

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On this episode you will hear from Brother John O'Halloran BK#206747.  This is a interview from 1995 that John did with the historical Society, On part 1 john talks about his start as an Ironworker and a few of his early jobs and the men he worked with. I hope you enjoy.

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On this new season, I start with Brother John (DON) Sakrison BK# 717320. John is the first RODMEN on the podcast. John talks about his start as an Ironworker on the Astoria-Megler Bridge, through his travels as a young journeyman. Enjoy. 

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Hello Brothers and Sister. On this episode i wanted to pay homage to Brother Travis Corbett of Ironworkers local 29 Portland, Oregon and Brother Andrew Yoder of Ironworkers local 86 Seattle, Washington on the third anniversary of the Seattle Tower Crane Collapse. I asked Brother Larry Jocko, a Local 86 member and Owner of Industry Erectors in Seattle WA to talk about the two Brothers we lost 3 years ago. Larry knew Travis and Yoder better than most, and i want him to give his thoughts and perspective on the type of men Travis and Yoder are. Also, Larry has a knowledge of Tower Cranes that most Ironworkers don't, so i wanted his thoughts and opinion on what he thinks happen that tragic afternoon.
         Complacency is a term we all know, but most of us fail to correct the behavior. This tragedy is a lesson we should all keep close, and remember that it will kill us. These brothers paid with their life. Don't let it be in vain. BE SAFE  

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I had an amazing conversation with Brother Don Vick SR. Don has had an iconic Ironworking career. Don spent most of that as a Connector,Foreman and Superintendent for American Bridge Company. He worked on Project such as The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia, The Standard Oil Building in Chicago and The Astoria-Megler Bridge. I had the best time doing this one, Enjoy.

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I got to have an amazing conversation with Brother Don Zampa out Local 378. Don talked about his long career and what he was able to accomplish, Don also talked about his Grandfather Al Zampa, the famous Bridgemen who worked on many iconic bridges such as the Golden Gate Bridge among others in California and other places, Al was also in the famous Half Way To Hell Club, which Don tells stories about. I really enjoyed this conversation and i hope you do too. Enjoy and BE SAFE.

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I sat down with Brother Bill Harrington BK# 688372 and talked about his days of being a Union Ironworker. Bill started and Completed his apprenticeship on the Astoria-Megler Bridge and worked several iconic jobs in the NW. Bill is one of the last true BRIDGEMEN. 
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I sat down with Brother Art at his home and let him tell the story of his Ironworking career. I loved talking with Art, and seeing his face light up when he talked about Hanging Iron.  Enjoy

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