Working Class Reflections - History of Plumbers and Fitters

UFC fighter Bryan Barberena shares how his family and fighting come together in his lifestyle.

Frank Medina and Grant McQuaid sit down and share experiences through the apprenticeship.

Kaden Bellows, Grant McQuaid, and Jory Ballesteros

Reflection on apprenticeships and their often overlooked value.

3 steamfitter journeymen join the podcast to share their insight and experience.

Shelby and Nia are both Apprentices in the pipe trades. They are aspiring journeymen and speak on their perspective as women. Both women are respectable and carry themselves professionally on the job whilst learning all they can. Erik is a fellow apprenti and joins for the conversation.

Delia and Larry are journeymen Steamfitters. They are a married couple but you'd never know it on the job. Both are mentors to many, many apprentices both present and past.

Robert Lampers and Solomon Galyon are 2 journeymen and instructors out of UA Local 469. It was a pleasure to sit down and have a conversation with these 2.

Clint McBride is a Steamfitter/Welder, Steward, and Vice President in UA Local 469. Chad Jesse is also a Steamfitter/Welder, and Organizer with UA Local 469. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.