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RETIREMENT ANNUITY AND GUARANTEED CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Measure the Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
U.S pension plans |  |  |
Weighted average assumptions used to measure the net periodic benefit cost |  |  |
Discount rate | 5.80% | 2.50% | 2.20%
Rate of increase in compensation | 3.00% | 3.00% | 2.50%
Expected return on plan assets | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans. |  |  |
Weighted average assumptions used to measure the net periodic benefit cost |  |  |
Discount rate | 4.20% | 1.80% | 1.30%
Rate of increase in compensation | 3.70% | 3.10% | 2.70%
Expected return on plan assets | 4.40% | 3.40% | 3.30%

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