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Pension Benefits and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions - Narrative (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 employees
Pension Plans |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of participants and beneficiaries | 8,650
Number of active employees | 1,250
Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of retired employees covered | 525
Number of active employees covered | 550

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