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PENSION LIABILITY (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Pension liability | $ 70,156 | $ 68,359
Payments through April 30, 2024 [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Defined benefit plan, expected future employer contributions | 800 |
Payments from May 1, 2024 through November 30, 2033 [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Defined benefit plan, expected future employer contributions | $ 1,700 |

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