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Corporations Use Bankruptcy To Dump Workers’ Pensions

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March 1, 2006

You and your family wouldn't dream of filing for bankruptcy, except as a last resort. The new bankruptcy law signed by President Bush in April makes it harder than ever for ordinary individuals to wipe out debt and get a fresh start.

Pensions Across the Board are Under Attack

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March 1, 2006

CWA members' pension plans are protected by union contracts. But when non-represented workers' pensions come under attack at healthy companies like Verizon and IBM, union members have to wonder: "Are they coming after my retirement next?"