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The Wealthy Ironworker — 90 episodes

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1

97 Trillion Stolen From The Bottom 90%

2

Corporate Profit AND Employee Welfare SOAR

3

A Discussion About Union Structure and Affiliations

4

Bechtel, Nuclear Power, and Unions

5

Humanity and Compassion: A Story You Didn't Know

6

Thoughts on Labor Day 2026

7

Discussing Benefits Contractors Get From Union Registered Apprenticeship Programs

8

Discussing apprenticeships and why they are superior when learning a trade

9

Discussing some things blue collar workers wish other people knew

10

Your Focus Shouldn't be ONLY on Money in the Pocket - Benefits Matter

11

Fairbuild AI and Construction Contracts

12

Inequality Gulf Leads to Revolution

13

Albert Einstein and Peter Drucker Criticized Capitalism

14

Unpacking The Faster Labor Contracts Act

15

Contractors and Customers Need to Increase Their Interest for New People in the Trades

16

Beware of the Per Diem Trap

17

Let Apprentices Work! And Continue Developing Journeymen!

18

Some Thought on White Collar Interest in the Trades

19

Tara Cristel Total Glass and The Subcontractor Project

20

OSHA and Phenix Lumber - The Deadliest Workplace In America

21

Safety is NOT HR 2.0 - and never should be

22

Interview With a UPS Driver March 2026

23

OSHA Inspections and Violations

24

Labor Force Problems Educational Stumbling Blocks & No Entry Level Jobs

25

Union Run Insurance - Interview with Mary Fogarty

26

UPS Teamsters Update and Thoughts

27

Socialism and Capitalism: The Psychology and Caveats with The Your Listener Podcast

28

Understanding the Teamster's UPS Lawsuit

29

The UAW, Volkswagen, and The American South

30

So, You're Interested in Joining the Trades

31

Six tips for contractors to change the next 10 to 15 years

32

Discussing the proposed H2-C Visa for the Construction Industry

33

Financial Tips For The End of The Year with Ty Tornincasa

34

Four Books You Should Have in Your Library

35

You Are More Than What You Do For a Living

36

Interview with Noelle from Frank News

37

Guest Feature - Ty Tornincasa

38

Virginia, Right to Work, and Political Indifference

39

Let's Talk About Gatekeeping

40

Kicking The Podcast Off Again After A Year

41

Episode Feature: Timothy James The Real Boston Cowboy

42

Five Tips For Success In The Skilled Trades

43

Understanding the difference between union and non-union pay/benefit structure

44

Apprentice Spotlight Series Episode 5: Ironworker Sam Rodriguez

45

The Principle of Micro Decisions

46

Who Pays for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

47

Handling Disagreements

48

The Representation Gap

49

Lies We Tell Young People Episode 3

50

Middle Class Vs Working Class

51

What is a union

52

Giving Notice At Work - Past, Present, and Future

53

Apprentice Spotlight Series Episode 4: Emily Mutchler

54

Common Misconceptions About Unions Part 3

55

Common Misconceptions About Unions Part 2

56

Common Misconceptions About Unions Part 1

57

Do You Ask Questions?

58

Apprentice Spotlight Series Episode 3: Jermaine Marshall

59

Generational Warfare

60

What is Wealth?

61

Trade School Vs. Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs)

62

Lies We Tell Young People Episode 2

63

Apprentice Spotlight Series Episode 2 Edward Hilliard

64

What is a Collective Bargaining Agreement and Why Is It Important?

65

Lies Young People Are Told Episode 1

66

SPECIAL EPISODE: The Positive Ripple Effects of the UAW

67

Episode 18 - The Approaching Inflection Point In The Construction Industry

68

Apprentice Spotlight Episode 1: Ironworker Charles Tait

69

Episode 17 - The Importance of Goals and March Review

70

Episode 16 - Do These 3 Things If You Want To Set Your Kids Up For Success

71

NOW is the best time to get into the trades

72

Episode 14 - The Milestone Theory

73

Episode 13 - Why You Should Always Pursue Excellence

74

Episode 12 - The Principle of Behavior and Not Circumstances

75

BONUS EPISODE - February 2024 Review

76

Episode 11 - Vacations & Time Off

77

BONUS EPISODE - When is the last time you've read a book?

78

Episode 10 - Work-Life Balance

79

Episode 9 - The Benefits of Being a Union Member

80

Episode 8 - The Pros and Cons of the Skilled Trades

81

BONUS EPISODE - January 2024 Review

82

Don't Know What You Want to do For a Living? Get a job

83

Do You Need A College Degree To Get A Good Job?

84

Episode 5 - Passion Vs Opportunity

85

How The Trades Got To This Point

86

Talking About The Stigma Against The Trades - Part 2

87

BONUS EPISODE - Your Time And Your Kids

88

BONUS EPISODE - What does 2024 look like for you?

89

Talking About The Stigma Against The Trades - Part 1

90

Episode 1 - The First Q & A