Retiree enjoys
exclusive clubs
Retired UTU member and golf enthusiast Harry E. Wilson knows something about exclusive clubs. Wilson once enjoyed a year in which he played 2,364 holes. But the exclusive clubs he knows best are the ones he crafts individually for those similarly dedicated to the game. -- Full story.

Railroad Retirement, Social Security
COLAs rise with consumer prices
Social Security and Railroad Retirement Tier I benefits are scheduled to rise 2.4%, and Tier II benefits will increase 0.8%, in January 2000, the largest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in three years. -- Full story.

New year brings
changes to Medicare
For the 39 million Americans covered by Medicare, the out-of-pocket costs next year will reflect some adjustments. -- Full story.

The Final Call
Listed are the names of members of the UTU Retiree Program who have died recently, according to reports received at UTU International Headquarters. These brothers and sisters will be missed by their many friends and by fellow UTU Retiree Program members. -- Full listing.

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