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RETIREMENT ANNUITY AND GUARANTEED CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Benefit Payments for Plans) (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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U.S pension plans |
Benefit Payments for Plans |
2024 | $ 754
2025 | 1,077
2026 | 1,099
2027 | 1,114
2028 | 1,053
2029 through 2033 | 5,426
Non-U.S. pension plans. |
Benefit Payments for Plans |
2024 | 39,045
2025 | 7,421
2026 | 6,576
2027 | 5,888
2028 | 6,446
2029 through 2033 | $ 30,724

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