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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details) - Subsequent event - Forecast $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2021 USD ($)
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Total withdrawal liability and contribution to transition reserve, after-tax | $ 760
Period of installment payments for the withdrawal liability to be satisfied | 3 years
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
Charge (before-tax) related to withdrawal liabilities for multi-employer pension plan funds | $ 962
New Variable Annuity Pension Plan |
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Contribution to transition reserve | $ 27

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