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PBGC Approves SFA Application for Central States Plan

Central States Plan Averts Insolvency and Reduction of Benefits

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PBGC Approves Supplemented SFA Application for Detroit Newspaper Union 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 Retirement Benefit Plan of GCIU Detroit Newspaper Union 13N with Detroit Area Newspaper Publishers (Detroit Newspaper Union Plan). The plan, based in...

    PBGC’s John Hanley Named Chief of Negotiations and Restructuring

    Press Release

    • WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced the appointment of John Hanley as Chief of Negotiations and Restructuring. “John Hanley is an excellent fit to lead the Office of Negotiations and Restructuring,” said PBGC Director Gordon Hartogensis. “He understands the challenges facing the plans we insure...

    PBGC Approves Supplemented SFA Application for GCU 2-C 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 Graphic Communications Union Local 2-C Retirement Benefit Plan (GCU 2-C Plan). The plan, based in Warren, Michigan, covers 535 participants in the printing...

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