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Multiemployer Plans (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Multiemployer Plans, Defined Contribution [Member] |  |  |
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |  |  |
Multiemployer Plan, Contributions by Employer | $ 31.1 | $ 32.2 | $ 23.8
Multiemployer Plans, Postretirement Benefit [Member] |  |  |
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |  |  |
Multiemployer Plan, Contributions by Employer | $ 53.3 | $ 52.2 | $ 36.1

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