MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- By an overwhelming landslide, Charles L. Little was re-elected International President of the United Transportation Union on August 23 at the Eighth Quadrennial UTU Convention at the Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel.

Rejoining the 63-year-old Little is Assistant President Byron A. Boyd, Jr., 53, who was re-elected by acclamation.

Paul C. Thompson was elected by acclamation to his first term as General Secretary and Treasurer.
--Full story.

UTU endorses
Gore for President;
Pledges to protect
Railroad Retirement
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Vice President Al Gore endorsed the Railroad Retirement System and the possibility of early retirement in a congratulatory letter sent to UTU President Charles L. Little here. Gore's pledge to support the Railroad Retirement Board earned him the UTU's endorsement for President. -- Full story.

BLE war chest
readied by UTU
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- The delegates attending the 8th Quadrennial UTU Convention here voted to raise funds for local education and training -- and to raise a special "war chest" to take on the BLE in representation elections on North America's railroads.-- Full story.

UP conductor
killed in accident
ANDERSON, Cal. -- Union Pacific conductor Jack W. Sparkman, Jr., 57, a member of Local 694 at Dunsmuir, Calif., died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in Redding, Calif., after a train accident. -- Full story.

UTU members eligible
for BLE 401(k) plan
CLEVELAND -- UTU members working in engine service on former Conrail properties are eligible to participate in the BLE 401(k) Savings Plan, and if they are told anything else they should immediately contact the union. -- Full story.

UTU daughter heads
bone-marrow drive
Despite suffering a potentially fatal blood disease, 15-year-old Randie Cockman is determined to help others while she works to help herself. While there is no cure, a bone marrow transplant would grant her more time. -- Full story.

Court rules on
two-crew law
CHICAGO -- The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld requirements of the State of Wisconsin's two-person rail crew law for over-the-road freight operations, but not for hostling and helper operations. -- Full story.

Above, International President Charles L. Little (left) and Assistant President Byron A. Boyd, Jr., (right) congratulate newly elected General Secretary and Treasurer Paul C. Thompson.

Officer Roster
Following is the roster of UTU International Officers elected at the 8th Quadrennial Convention in Miami Beach, Fla., August 23-27, 1999. (An asterisk denotes an officer elected for the first time.)

International President
Charles L. Little

Assistant President
Byron A. Boyd, Jr

General Secretary & Treasurer
Paul C. Thompson

U.S. National Legislative Director
James M. Brunkenhoefer

Canadian Legislative Director
Timothy S. Secord

VICE PRESIDENTS
Peter L. Patsouras
Carl M. Vahldick*
Patrick D. Drennan*
Bruce R. Wigent
Roy G. Boling*
David L. Hakey*
Malcolm B. Futhey, Jr.
Rick L. Marceau
Bernie J. McNelis
W. Guy Scarrow
Dan E. Johnson, III
Kim N. Thompson
John W. Armstrong
C. Anthony Iannone*

YARDMASTERS
Don R. Carver, Assistant to the President­Yardmasters
Jerry D. Martin, Alternate Assistant to the President­Yardmasters

ALTERNATE NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORS
James A. Stem, Jr., U.S.
Dennis Tennant, Canadian

ALTERNATE VICE PRESIDENTS
1st: Steve J. Thompson­East*
2nd: Dennis J. Schuler­East
1st: Artie Martin, III­West
2nd: John W. Babler­West*
1st: Jerry L. Batton­South
2nd: John C. Hancock­South*
Robert W. Sharpe­Canada*
Percy Palmer­West (Bus)
Carolyn D. Scarsella­East (Bus)
Michael J. Canino­Commuter Rail

U.S. BOARD OF APPEALS
W. James Shelton, Chairperson
James E. Fitzgerald, Secretary
Glen D. Welch, Member
Dirk A. Sampson, Member*
James T. Harford, Member

CANADIAN BOARD OF APPEALS
Barry L. McLafferty, Chairperson
Brian M. Gleason, Secretary*
Edwin F. Seagris, Member*

EXECUTIVE BOARD
James A. Huston, Chairperson
John J. Risch, Secretary
Steve T. Dawson*
Karen. L. Belcher*
Craig M. Good

ALTERNATE TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Joe A. Boda, Jr.*