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BENEFIT PLANS - MULTI EMPLOYER PLAN (Details) - Pension Benefits $ in Millions | 4 Months Ended
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May 22, 2021 USD ($)
Multiemployer Plans |
Incremental contributions (before-tax) | $ 70
Incremental contributions (after-tax) | 54
Net accrued pension liabilities and prepaid escrow funds - before tax | 449
Net accrued pension liabilities and prepaid escrow funds - after tax | $ 344
Repayment period of commitments to transition reserve liability | 7 years

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