UPS Fears $3.8 Billion Liability Over Bankrupt Central States Pension Plan

by Mike ‘Mish’ Shedlock
Mish Talk

In 2007, UPS dumped its pensioners into the Central States Pension Fund, a fund now destined for bankruptcy.

As part of the collective bargaining agreement, UPS agreed to pick up future payments if benefits are cut.

That provision may cost UPS $3.8 billion or more.

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In December, the Central States Pension Fund informed the US Treasury department that the fund would run out of money in 10 years at the current rate of $3.46 in pension benefits for every $1 it receives from employers.

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