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BENEFIT PLANS - MULTI EMPLOYER PLAN (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 09, 2019 | May 23, 2020 | Nov. 09, 2019
Multiemployer Plans |  |  |
Incremental contributions (before-tax) |  | $ 236 |
Incremental contributions (after-tax) |  | $ 180 |
Charge (before-tax) related to withdrawal liabilities for multi-employer pension plan funds | $ 45 |  | $ 131
Charge (after-tax) related to withdrawal liabilities for multi-employer pension plan funds | $ 35 |  | $ 101

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