Comments on: Ironworkers a Breed of Their Own

By: Nica

Nica — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:17:10 +0000

I’m very much in love with a man who is an ironworker. I’m so proud of his noble work ethic & sure I worry everyday that he remains safe. This year we’ve lived together for only one consecutive month; mostly it’s weekends here & there. He’s working out of town & constantly on the move so much that I wonder if our relationship will ever work. But then I remember that the alternative would be unbearable. “Sometimes” with him are better than “everytime” with someone else.

By: J.R.Fredenburg

J.R.Fredenburg — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:40:09 +0000

I’m a retired iron worker from IWL #111. Thank you for putting into words what very few understand. Your right we are an extended family. I have 2 sons that are iron workers. They are starting to appreciate what it means to be one, instead or the son of one. Wife’s like you are a dream to come home to. Most of the iron workers I’ve worked with over the 31 yrs.I put in. Just wanted the ones he was supporting, would be at the door to say welcome home. Thank you like I love you can’t be worn out. I wish all who read your poem / post, Go well ! Be safe ! Union for life ! ARNWRKR

By: Chad Stacey

Chad Stacey — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:12:32 +0000

The life of an ironworker is tough for the entire family and people don’t realize that. It’s not a normal 9 to 5 construction job it’s a lifestyle. You never know where you’ll be working or for how long.

Thank you for the kind words and we wish you the best of luck, Brother!

By: (Slim) Jim Hammond

(Slim) Jim Hammond — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:58:50 +0000

I thank you, Sister! I am a Local 66 Ironworker, packing as I type, heading out of town this evening working yet another 4 10′s out of town away from my family! It is not easy leaving my step kids and 7 mo. preg girlfriend but we have to pay bills! We could not do it without strong women like you and my Girlfriend to hold us down and keep us moving! We love you guys dearly!

God bless the wives and Girlfriends of a BOOMER!

By: unknown

unknown — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:24:13 +0000

all workers are at risk everyday. just driving to and from work. every union is in a class of there own. every worker faces the day wondering where he or she will work today.every trade is having a hard time traveling out of state going where even to put bread on the table….. all union worker.from gm to construction to nursing to every union i thank you.