Background
Chamberlain, Charles James was born on August 7, 1921 in Ashton, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Hubert and Katherine (Reitz) Chamberlain.
railroad labor union executive
Chamberlain, Charles James was born on August 7, 1921 in Ashton, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Hubert and Katherine (Reitz) Chamberlain.
Student in public schools.
With signal department, C. & N.-W. Railway, 1938-1957; grand lodge representative, Brotherhood of R.R. Signalmen, 1957-1961; secretary-treasurer, Brotherhood of R.R. Signalmen, 1961-1967; president, Brotherhood of R.R. Signalmen, since 1967. Appointed Labor member by President Carter to the United States R.R. Retirement Board, Chicago, 1977, reappointed, 1979-1984, reappointed by President Reagan, 1986-1989,reappointed by President Bush, 1989-1992, retired 1992. Arbitrator National Mediation Board, 1996.
Alderman DeKalb (Illinois) City Council, 1949-1957. President 4 Colonies Condo Association, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1987-2007. Chairman St. John's Lutheran Church, Algonquin, Illinois, 1990-1998, 94—.
Member Railway Labor Executives Association (chairman since 1970).
Married Joyce Lois Swanson, June 27, 1942. Children– Richard B., Charles M.