Annual visit boosts
TPEL's effectiveness
Each February, UTU Ohio State Legislative Director W.J. Thompson can count on the appearance in Pennsylvania of a groundhog heralding Spring's arrival, and the appearance of Retiree Program member Herman R. Weaver, who invariably brings a $100 contribution for the Transportation Political Education League (TPEL) fund. -- Full story.

UnitedHealth Group to withdraw
as RRB's contractor for Medicare
Uniprise, a UnitedHealth Group company, recently announced that it will be withdrawing as a contractor for administration of the Medicare Part A, Part B and Durable Medical Equipment programs. This means that United HealthCare will no longer serve as the Medicare Part B administrator for railroad retirees and their dependents receiving benefits from the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). -- Full story.

Retiree groups plan
pair of May reunions
A group of Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) retirees is making plans for its 16th annual reunion, while the U.S.N. Armed Guard World War II Veterans are searching for their former gun crews. -- Full story.

The Final Call
Following 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 sorely missed by their many friends and by fellow UTU Retiree Program members. -- Full listing.