GO-342 Officers and Local Chairpersons
We are here to help you by...
...providing the best possible representation in the service of our members.
...making each member feel
respected as an individual and empowered by the whole.
...providing and improving an inclusive workplace community.
...promoting and demanding
a safer work environment.
Bob Keeley
General Chairperson GO-342, Delegate LCA-1951 & NY State Legislative Representative
Bob Keeley began his railroad career in 1983 as a Baggageman for Amtrak in
New York City's Pennsylvania Station. After working in many different positions protected by what eventually became
TCU, he applied for and accepted a promotion to Yardmaster in 1995.
Having been raised in a family that appreciates the value of organized labor, Bob was always a
vocal union member in good standing. He sought his first Union position over a decade ago and
in 1998 he was elected to represent Amtrak Yardmasters in NYC and Albany as Vice-Local Chairperson, and
then became Local Chairperson in 1999. Bob was elected to Vice General Chairperson
in 2000 and, in 2005, he was elected to the position of General Chairperson GCA-342 and the LCA-1951
Delegate in 2007.
Every position within the Union has served to further Bob's education as an effective
Labor Representative. He has enjoyed learning from and working with many other professional Union Representatives
at all levels of service with this, our proud Union, as well as other Organizations. However, nothing has given Bob
more pleasure nor greater honor then the opportunity to serve and represent the Yardmasters and Mechanical Supervisors
(Foremen) on Amtrak, Conrail, CSXT and CPR/D&H. This committee understands the importance of protecting and
advancing our collective agreements and promoting the labor movement. To that end, Bob looks forward to working with all his
Union brothers and sisters well into the future.
You can contact Bob directly either by phone at (917) 412-5027 or
by e-mail at utukeeley@aol.com
GO-342 Vice General Chairperson /
Bob Patterson is a strong union advocate and
a proven leader. This was first evidenced when he stepped up to replace his predecessor who served our
Members well for more than 25 years and for reasons of a personal nature, resigned as UTU Local 1951 Chairperson. Since
then, Bob has been re-elected as the Local 1951 Chairperson, representing CSX Yardmasters from Dewitt
to North Jersey and points East and then early 2011, he was elected as GO-342 Vice General Chairperson Freight. Bob
has handled many penalty time claims and grievances. He has also vigorously defended our members in many
discipline cases and assisted in the advancement of their appeals. You can contact Bob directly at rmp1128@gmail.com Salvador Ruiz
GO-342 Vice General Chairperson / LCA-1951 Local Chairperson Amtrak
An Amtrak Yardmaster since 1999, Sal was
recently elected as Local Chairperson representing Yardmasters on Amtrak in NYC and Albany. Sal quickly
established himself as a an able union representative by taking on tough issues while demonstrating
a readiness to learn and a willingness to work with his constituency as well as other labor representatives.
You can contact Sal directly at salruizpa@aol.com
Dan Mallo
GO-342 Vice General Chairperson / LCA-1951 Local Chairperson Conrail Mechanical Supervisors
(Foremen) As an URSA member in good standing
and union representative with more than two decades of experience, Dan was an integral part of the merger between
his former union and our committee. Since then, he has continued to demonstrate his strong union advocacy through
his leadership. Dan has consistently policed and is constantly promoting the Mechanical Supervisor's Agreement
by initiating and advancing many penalty time claims and grievances. You can contact Dan directly at jdm41@comcast.net
Charles "Dave" Cumby
GO-342 Secretary-Treasurer / LCA-1951 Local Chairperson Conrail Yardmasters
(West)
Dave's family
is steeped in railroad history and ardent union activists. In fact, one of his brothers is a UTU Vice
President. However, not to be out done, Dave's dedication to serving the needs of our member's
is only equaled by his eagerness to provide them with the best representation possible. To that end, Dave
actions resulted in the successful submission of penalty time claims and grievances. You can contact Dave
directly at davecumby@yahoo.com
