Chasing The Hook, Ironworker stories & More
This is a podcast about Union Ironworker stories, told by the old timers. The History of the Union Ironworker and their Traditions and what the future holds for our trade.
Episodes
I sat down and had a conversation with retired Ironworker Bill Holmes of Philadelphia PA local 401 and Local 29. We talked about his becoming an Ironworker to his last years as an apprenticeship instructor. I had a great time with this and hopefully you will also.
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I sat down with Brother Lorenzo Jordan out of local 29 Portland, OR and he told me about his early days as an Ironworker. I had a great time talking with Lorenzo. Enjoy everyone.
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I sat down with Brother Terry Viertel out of Local 29 Portland,OR and had a conversation about his career as an Ironworker. Terry talked about his start as an Ironworker on the Iconic Astoria- Megler Bridge that crosses the Columbia River, we also dive into other stories Terry has up until his retirement and other things involving Ironwork. I really enjoyed this conversation and hopefully you will too. BE SAFE
I sat down with Brother Gene Twiss and we talked about his career as a Ironworker, from his early start in 1954 to his retirement in 1998. Enjoy
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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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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.
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 ...
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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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 Tr...
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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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 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 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 opport...
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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I got to talk with Brother Rich who helped write the Ironworkers history book for the 100th birthday. Rich's understanding of the Ironworkers union history is second to none. We talk about the founding convention in Pittsburg, First General Organizer George Geary, Third General President Frank Buchanan and the L.A Times building explosion. I hope you enjoy.
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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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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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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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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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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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