Russ Clayson Tanner Reading & Kevin Johnson & Les Pearson

The Ironworker Podcast

Education EN ↓ 31 episodes

We’re just a couple Ironworkers talking about the life as Ironworkers! Non union to union myths, and sharing stories and thoughts on different topics.

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Russ Clayson Tanner Reading & Kevin Johnson & Les Pearson

Episodes

A PHOTO IS A MOMENT CAPTURED IN TIME, THAT WE CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME! 14.02.2022 1:20:06

Tara steps out from behind the camera lens to share with us her true love and passion for this trade. Following in her fathers and brothers footsteps, she makes her own path through the iron pile, capturing those special moments that otherwise pass at a blink of an eye and without a moments notice. Join us as we listen to the stories of the fascinating woman behind the camera. That shines light on...

BEATER IN ONE HAND SPUD IN THE OTHER 11.02.2022 1:01:04

In this episode we listen to how Kevin got the itch and desire to become an IRONWORKER at a very young age working with his dad. He shares his thoughts on the memories he has and how being a UNION IRONWORKER has benefitted his life and the lives of his family. Kevin shares how he feels about timing and if your doing this work now is the time to ORGANIZE. THANKS FOR LISTENING give us a shoutout o...

Finding your VOICE and daring to MAKE A CHANGE. 04.02.2022 1:08:11

Les Pearson, Organizer, CWI, and instructor at Local 732 shares his time with THE IRONWORKER PODCAST as we talk about the past, the present, and the future, of Labor movements, and the men, and women throughout the country standing up, raising their voices, and making a difference. Stay safe, work hard, live well. Be safe brothers and sisters in the trade. Check us out on instagram @theironwork...

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, BUT SOLIDARITY IS STRENGTH 17.01.2022 1:02:50

Today we talk about how to organize! The benefits of getting in earlier rather than later, and we also talk about different opportunities that are available to different levels those at entry level , those with years experience and those looking for a change in their current companies as well. We again hopefully dispel another myth that we hear frequently about not having work if joining the un...

Shortening the learning curve to benefit the future of our trade. 10.01.2022 51:40

We talk about the value of apprentices and the necessity they have and play in the future. We also talk about how we can better train and listen and learn from them as well as journeyman. Let us know what you think on Instagram page theironworkerpodcast give us a follow and comment what you thought and what you would like to hear next. Stay safe and live well Music: Tunetank.com3549streetsoundby...

Life on both sides of the column UNION & NON UNION. 07.01.2022 41:13

Buckett and Tanner talk about the struggles of union vs non union and the differences between the two. We share common issues, and also our thoughts as to why both sides are equally as appealing to some and not to others. LET US KNOW WHAT YALL WANT TO HEAR MORE OF. AND LET US KNOW IF YOU WOILD LIKE TO COME ON AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US. STAY SAFE WORK HARD AND LIVE WELL.