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Jim Cumby elected to post The International Board of Directors, by unanimous vote, elected Brother Cumby to fill the vacancy left by Jerry D. Martin. Yardmaster Department general chairpersons overwhelmingly supported Cumby's election and placed their recommendation before the Board of Directors for consideration. Jim began his rail career as a Penn Central brakeman in 1976 and became a yardmaster in 1977. He comes from a UTU rail family. His father, Charles Cumby, retired in 1990 as a member of Local 1477 at Dearborn, Mich., and his brother, Dave, is a yardmaster and member of Local 1962 at Toledo, Ohio, Jim brings to the department a wealth of experience. He has been an elected yardmaster representative for more than 13 years, president of Local 1962 since its creation in 1992, International organizer and serves as coordinator of the UTU Transportation Safety Team that works closely with the National Transportation Safety Board investigating rail accidents. As assistant director of the Yardmaster Department, Jim will assist our general committees with negotiations, contract issues, insurance problems and dispute resolution. Jim and his wife, Linda, have a daughter, Amanda. |
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