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PBGC Approves Supplemented SFA Application for Local 966 Plan
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the supplemented application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the Local 966 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Plan (Local 966 Plan). The plan, based in Cresskill, New Jersey, covers 2,356 participants...
PBGC Approves SFA Application for Western States Office Pension Plan
Press Release
Western States Office Pension Plan Will Restore Benefits Through Receipt of Special Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the Western States Office and Professional Employees Pension Plan (Western States Office Pension Plan). The plan, based in Portland, Oregon, covers 7,230 participants in...
PBGC Approves SFA Application for Building Material Drivers Local 436 Plan
Press Release
Local 436 Plan Averts Insolvency and Reduction of Benefits Through Receipt of Special Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the Excavating, Building Material, Construction Drivers and Race Track Employees IBT Local 436 Plan (Building Material Drivers Local 436 Plan). The plan, based in...
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