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Stock-based and Deferred Compensation Plans (PSU - Text) (Details) - Performance shares [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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