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PBGC celebrates 50 years of pension protection
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Established on September 2, 1974, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is celebrating 50 years of safeguarding the retirement incomes of millions of America’s workers, retirees, and their families. PBGC was created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and has continued to be...
PBGC Approves SFA Application for Newspaper Drivers Local 473 Plan
Press Release
Newspaper Drivers Local 473 Plan Averts Insolvency and Reduction of Benefits Through 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 Retirement Benefit Plan of the Newspaper and Magazine Drivers, Chauffeurs and Handlers Union Local 473 (Newspaper Drivers Local 473 Plan). The plan, based...
PBGC highlights commitment to improving language access on anniversary of Executive Order 13166
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the federal government marks the 24th anniversary of the executive order requiring agencies to provide language services to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is using the milestone to highlight how it has improved customer support in this key area...
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