The Wealthy Ironworker

The Wealthy Ironworker
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I have been researching and writing for over 8 years at www.thewealthyironworker.com, sharing my unique perspective as a union ironworker on a wide variety of topics. For a lot of those years, I've heard numerous times, "You should start a podcast." So I did - and here it is. I discuss a lot of different topics - and I hope you will join The Wealthy Ironworker as I Explore Beyond The Veil of Composure.

  1. 3D AGO

    Let Apprentices Work! And Continue Developing Journeymen!

    Far too many people - companies, customers, and others involved believe there is "apprentice work;" where they perform menial tasks, and when they graduate, those same people believe apprentices do not have enough experience! It's precisely because you didn't allow them to actually DO THE ACTUAL WORK to gain experience. What's more, many of those same people express outrage when those apprentices become journeymen with a few years in and expect 15 years' worth of experience! Listen, we need to let the apprentices work - far more than we actually do - and continue to develop journeymen after the apprenticeship. We never stop growing, now let's remember that perspective when approaching those in the workplace. I am also inviting anyone who would like to be on the podcast to email me. Please click this link to fill out the form: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/contact/ Important bits of information about me: The Wealthy Ironworker Union Made Merch (from my friends at Stars & Stripes): https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ Start and Stripes info: https://www.stars-stripes-promotional-products.com/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyironworker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthyironworker/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/wealthyironwrkr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/

    34 min

  2. MAY 10

    Some Thought on White Collar Interest in the Trades

    I share some of my thoughts about the romantization of the trades culturally and how the white collar world seems to have an interest in the blue collar world of today. I am also inviting anyone who would like to be on the podcast to email me. Please click this link to fill out the form: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/contact/ Important bits of information about me: The Wealthy Ironworker Union Made Merch (from my friends at Stars & Stripes): https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ Start and Stripes info: https://www.stars-stripes-promotional-products.com/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyironworker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthyironworker/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/wealthyironwrkr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/

    34 min

  3. MAY 4

    Tara Cristel Total Glass and The Subcontractor Project

    Tara Cristel - Co-Owner of Total Glass - comes on the podcast to discuss the financial problems in the construction industry, how subcontractors have to fight for their money, and why things need to change. To address this structural problem, she started The Subcontractor Project - which can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-subcontractor-project/ Tara's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-cristel-5364ba244/ I am also inviting anyone who would like to be on the podcast to email me. Please click this link to fill out the form: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/contact/ Important bits of information about me: The Wealthy Ironworker Union Made Merch (from my friends at Stars & Stripes): https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ Start and Stripes info: https://www.stars-stripes-promotional-products.com/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyironworker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthyironworker/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/wealthyironwrkr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/

    1h 34m

  4. APR 20

    OSHA and Phenix Lumber - The Deadliest Workplace In America

    OSHA - the federal agency tasked with protecting American workers - has less power than you might think. Phenix Lumber - dubbed "the deadliest workplace in America" - was allowed to operate despite numerous accidents, injuries, citations, and even three deaths. I discuss some of it in this episode. This is the Washington Post article I referenced: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2025/osha-workplace-deaths-safety-sawmill/ I am also inviting anyone who would like to be on the podcast to email me. Please click this link to fill out the form: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/contact/ Important bits of information about me: The Wealthy Ironworker Union Made Merch (from my friends at Stars & Stripes): https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ Start and Stripes info: https://www.stars-stripes-promotional-products.com/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyironworker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthyironworker/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/wealthyironwrkr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/

    38 min

  5. APR 12

    Safety is NOT HR 2.0 - and never should be

    As a general rule, I believe Human Resource Departments are little more than company preservation mechanisms, and I believe there are companies - management and HR departments - who seek to turn safety departments into HR departments 2.0 This is wrong, and as a safety manager myself, I strongly advocate for genuine, authentic, and intentional safety professionals who aren't just about keeping incidents down. While that IS a goal, it should not be pursued at the expense of a genuine safety culture. Safety is NOT HR 2.0 - and it never should be. I am also inviting anyone who would like to be on the podcast to email me. Please click this link to fill out the form: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/contact/ Important bits of information about me: The Wealthy Ironworker Union Made Merch (from my friends at Stars & Stripes): https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ Start and Stripes info: https://www.stars-stripes-promotional-products.com/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyironworker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthyironworker/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/wealthyironwrkr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/

    33 min

  6. MAR 30

    Interview With a UPS Driver March 2026

    A UPS driver joins the podcast (audio only for obvious reasons) to discuss some of the things he sees and experiences at work. I am also extending an invitation to anyone who would like to be on the podcast. Please click this link to fill out the form: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/contact/ Important bits of information about me: The Wealthy Ironworker Union Made Merch (from my friends at Stars & Stripes): https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ Start and Stripes info: https://www.stars-stripes-promotional-products.com/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyironworker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthyironworker/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/wealthyironwrkr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/

    1h 17m

  7. MAR 23

    OSHA Inspections and Violations

    In this podcast episode, I take a look at an article in ISHN (Industrial Safety and Hygiene News) referencing a 42% reduction in OSHA willful violations. The ISHN Article: https://digitaledition.ishn.com/march-2026/editorialcomments/?utm_medium=emailsend&utm_source=DG-ISHN-Industrial+Safety+%26+Hygiene+News&utm_content=BNPCD260312141_01&oly_enc_id=5511H8467678C0Z Right to Work and Reduced Safety: https://oem.bmj.com/content/75/10/736.full I am also extending an invitation to anyone who would like to be on the podcast. Please click this link to fill out the form: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/contact/ Important bits of information about me: The Wealthy Ironworker Union Made Merch (from my friends at Stars & Stripes): https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ Start and Stripes info: https://www.stars-stripes-promotional-products.com/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyironworker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthyironworker/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/wealthyironwrkr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/

    45 min

  8. MAR 16

    Labor Force Problems Educational Stumbling Blocks & No Entry Level Jobs

    In this podcast episode, I discuss labor force problems that we have made for ourselves; namely, educational stumbling blocks and disappearing entry-level jobs. I am also extending an invitation to anyone who would like to be on the podcast. Please click this link to fill out the form: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/contact/ Important bits of information about me: The Wealthy Ironworker Union Made Merch (from my friends at Stars & Stripes): https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ Start and Stripes info: https://www.stars-stripes-promotional-products.com/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website: https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyironworker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthyironworker/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/wealthyironwrkr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/

    27 min
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I have been researching and writing for over 8 years at www.thewealthyironworker.com, sharing my unique perspective as a union ironworker on a wide variety of topics. For a lot of those years, I've heard numerous times, "You should start a podcast." So I did - and here it is. I discuss a lot of different topics - and I hope you will join The Wealthy Ironworker as I Explore Beyond The Veil of Composure.

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