I was let go in April of 95, and started collecting vested rights on 12/1/04. I don't understand why I keep getting these things in the mail as I don't think...
... Thanks for the excellent analysis above. I do have a question though. Have you taken into account taxes? Suppose Michele is still working, wouldn't her...
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article? AID=/20070501/BUSINESS/205010359/-1/sports Phased retirement could begin under pension proposal ...
I too did not think this pertained to me. I started drawing retirement in 96 with 26 years of service. This was at the tail end of IBM being a great company...
... retirement in 96 with 26 years of service. This was at the tail end of IBM being a great company that I loved and respected, and they respected their...
... to realize how little they are going to benefit. ... it's good to know there are still some unselfish people left in this country. ... Ed, I appreciate...
Today I received my letter, with the forms to submit so I can receive my monthly settlement -- $4.31. Details of my retirement: Retired and started drawing my...
... Even though the settlement didn't amount to a lot of bucks it's certainly rewarding that Kathi Cooper and company held IBM's feet to the fire and kick-em...
M: I wanted to make one last append to "close out" this thread. First, thank you again for your detailed analysis and assistance. Second, I ran the numbers as...
Got mine. Is this the FINAL kiss-off? Is there any way that this "settlement" be voided? How come I don't see a "lump" option? Curious minds want to know........
... If it isn't what you want, please send it to me. I have list of IBM'rs that are eating Alpo, dying, going through bankrupcy with medical expenses, etc... ...
You are absolutely correct; something is always better than nothing. This reminds me of the day they first announced the availability of dental benefits in a...
... Thanks for reminding us, again. For myself--and the *majority* of 2nd-choicers, I'm sure--I remember that we were mostly not paying attention in 1999 when...
i will take it. i have no insurance only received 287.00 a month after 23 years. justa_bean_counter ... If it isn't what you want, please send it to me. I have...
Kathi, I have already been through bankruptcy and have medical bills. I didn't mean for this to sound like I am not grateful. I am happy to get anything out of...
Thanks, Kathi. I would have never had the guts to do what you did. I think some of the big IMBers forget what the little service reps made -- it was not a...
... Good grief! Didn't you read the notices? IBM announced a 10% pension cut in 1991. What did you do then? They change to PCF in 1995, did you object?...
Kathi Thank you very much for pushing forward with this - it cannot have been easy for you and I - and I am sure many others - appreciate your efforts....
... know. ... I received the letter a day or two ago while I was out of town. I was a second choicer, forced out 1/2005, had a little over 30 years so I...
A short column form Robert Reich (former Labor Sec. under Clinton) ============================================ Double Decoupling The rest of the world's major...
Isn't it funny how India and Brazil never need "skills rebalanced'? Just the US. ... AID=/20070502/BUSINESS/705020301/1003&theme= ... jobs across the country....
First of all, Thanks to Kathie and Janet for the fight for all of us who received "something" verses "nothing" that was taken away from my and 150,000 other...
Kathi, I received an important looking document today with your name on it... and I just wanted to say thank you very much for all your efforts! It has been...
Hmmm- in ten years the value essentially doubles - thats about 7 percent/year increase - tax deferred. Not too many investments pay that much guaranteed....
Hear! Hear! I Agree! Thank you Kathi for all your efforts. I know it is not exactly the outcome we all wanted and deserved, but look at it this way: You nailed...
