MULTIEMPLOYER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - UPS's Participation in Multiemployer Plans (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified
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9 Months Ended |
12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2012
Group
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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Multiemployer pension plans, maximum term to forecast a funding deficiency in the orange zone |
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6 years
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UPS Contribution |
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$ 1,325
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$ 1,243
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$ 1,186
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Multiemployer plans, number of beneficiary groups |
2
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Multiemployer plans, withdrawal liability |
2,162
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Multiemployer Plans, period to repay withdrawal liability |
50 years
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Multiemployer plans, present value of withdrawal liability |
896
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Discount rate |
4.25%
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Alaska Teamster-Employer Pension Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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92-6003463-024
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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4
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4
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3
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Automotive Industries Pension Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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94-1133245-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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4
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4
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4
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Defined Benefit Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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23-6262789-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Yellow
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Green
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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29
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27
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26
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Employer-Teamsters Local Nos. 175 & 505 Pension Trust Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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55-6021850-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Green
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Green
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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No
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UPS Contribution |
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9
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8
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8
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Hagerstown Motor Carriers and Teamsters Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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52-6045424-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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5
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5
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4
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | I.A.M. National Pension Fund / National Pension Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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51-6031295-002
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Green
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Green
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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No
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UPS Contribution |
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24
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25
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24
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local No. 710 Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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36-2377656-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Green
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Yellow
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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No
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UPS Contribution |
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75
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74
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70
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Local 705, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Pension Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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36-6492502-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Yellow
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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46
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58
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56
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Local 804 I.B.T. & Local 447 I.A.M.—UPS Multiemployer Retirement Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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51-6117726-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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87
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84
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84
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Milwaukee Drivers Pension Trust Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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39-6045229-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Green
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Green
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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No
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UPS Contribution |
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26
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26
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24
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | New England Teamsters & Trucking Industry Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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04-6372430-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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124
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124
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112
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and Retirement Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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16-6063585-074
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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65
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57
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52
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Teamster Pension Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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23-1511735-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Yellow
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Yellow
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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44
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41
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39
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Teamsters Joint Council No. 83 of Virginia Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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54-6097996-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Yellow
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Yellow
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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44
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41
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38
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Teamsters Local 639—Employers Pension Trust
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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53-0237142-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Green
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Green
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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36
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33
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31
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Teamsters Negotiated Pension Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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43-6196083-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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24
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22
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20
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Truck Drivers and Helpers Local Union No. 355 Retirement Pension Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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52-6043608-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Yellow
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Yellow
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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14
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12
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12
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | United Parcel Service, Inc.—Local 177, I.B.T. Multiemployer Retirement Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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13-1426500-419
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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62
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57
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59
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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91-6145047-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Green
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Green
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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No
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UPS Contribution |
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520
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476
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449
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Western Pennsylvania Teamsters and Employers Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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EIN / Pension Plan Number |
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25-6029946-001
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Pension Protection Act Zone Status |
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Red
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Red
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FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented |
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Implemented
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UPS Contribution |
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24
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21
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20
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Surcharge Imposed |
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No
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | All Other Multiemployer Pension Plans
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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UPS Contribution |
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$ 59
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$ 44
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$ 51
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Minimum
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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Multiemployer pension plans, percentage of plan funded |
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5.00%
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5.00%
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5.00%
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Green Zone, At Least 80% Funded [Member] | Minimum
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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Multiemployer pension plans, percentage of plan funded |
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80.00%
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Red Zone, Less than 65% Funded [Member] | Maximum
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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Multiemployer pension plans, percentage of plan funded |
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65.00%
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Otange Zone, Less than 80% and Have an Accumulated Funding Deficiency or Expect to Have a Deficiency Within Six Years [Member]
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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Multiemployer pension plans, percentage of plan funded |
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80.00%
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Yellow Zone, Less than 80% Funded [Member] | Maximum
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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Multiemployer pension plans, percentage of plan funded |
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80.00%
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Represented by Teamsters [Member]
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
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Number of employees |
10,200
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