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Seventeen newly elected TCU local and district chairmen were the first training class to meet at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center. This class had the added benefit of being a joint class with IAM Railroad Local Chairmen. The TCU representatives included carmen, clerks and yardmasters from all around the country. Instructors
Read moreCarmen Division General President and International Vice President Rich Johnson first became General President of the Carmen Division effective May 1, 1996. In that post, he also serves as an International Vice President. He was elected to a full five-year term at the 1999 Convention. Rich began his rail career in 1971 and four years
Read moreInternational Secretary-Treasurer Earl Bosher first assumed the post of Secretary-Treasurer effective May 1, 1998 and was returned to office by acclamation at the 1999 Convention. Elected an International Vice President in 1983, he was re-elected at the 1987, 1991 and 1995 Conventions. He began his rail career in 1958 with the Seaboard Airline Railroad. After
Read moreInternational Vice President Joel Parker was first elected an International Vice President at the 1991 San Francisco Convention and was re-elected by acclamation at the 1995 and 1999 Conventions. Joel hired on with Amtrak at Oakland, California, in 1973, joining Lodge 1909. Serving as District Chairman during 1978-80, he was voted General Secretary-Treasurer of the
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