http://tinyurl.com/64ynvy Boeing joins a long list in phasing out pension plans By David Nicklaus ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 07/01/2008 David Nicklaus Retirement...
I was interviewed by Dick Gordon for "The Story" radio show; the segment about my transition from an IBM software consultant to a public defender and political...
Anyone, especially on Medicare, getting their drugs at Costco? How do the prices compare with Medco? Also, when I switch to Medicare in Nov, can I still use...
So Boeing (et al) is offering a different plan for new employees. Sounds fair -- probably beneficial for both the employer and employee. Sure sounds more fair...
http://tinyurl.com/3znnn8 IBMers in Canada: care to comment? ... Corporate Knights names the 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada Jul 1st, 2008 8:40 AM ...
... Is there any limit on what harm IBM can do to the retirees? If IBM was fair and honest, there would be no need to sign an agreement not to sue them in the...
Janet goes to Washington IBM was central to Janet Krueger's life. Her father worked there. The company paid for her college education. After graduating, Janet...
Hi All, I have received notice of a resource action (we were outsourced to IBM 2/1/2002) and now they are insourcing. So I will be retiring as of 10/31/08. I...
Great interview Janet !! I also learned quite a few 'pieces" of your story that I was vaguely aware of . I'l bet a small percentage of the posters on this...
Janet, your interview was truly inspiring. I will never be able to thank you enough for getting the ball rolling and for greatly contributing to the creation...
YOu can check the prices on the Costco website: Go here: http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?cat=678&eCat=BC|678 Then click the "drug pricing" link.......
As usual- the devil is in the details - 1) BA does not allow one to take a lump sum /rollover out of the current plans- traditional and crash balance until you...
Janet, I listened to your interview over the net last night. Although I am one of the happy ones that lasted 40 years and got a pension, I can identify with...
... I'm not Canadian, but whenever you see a survey like this you must be very careful about the methodology. I checked and very few of the criteria have any...
... be ... IBM ... Amen! The whole newspaper appears to be owned and controlled by young Eastern European immigrants promoting the green,offshoring and ...
Janet, Your story of transformation from IBM geek to public servant is inspiring. Perhaps some day soon we will be hearing from Congresswoman Janet Krueger. ...
Your tax dollars at work to improve your life: http://news.aol.com/story/_a/employers-use-federal-law-to- deny/n20080705090709990061 http://tinyurl.com/5np5kk ...
... [Excerpts] The Bush administration has argued that the appeals courts are misreading the precedents and has asked the high court at least twice to clarify...
... <snip> ... Clearly, the blame goes to the idiot voters who put congress and the president in office. The more important question is what can we do to fix...
"Hank," Thanks so much for posting the podcast link --- I had seen the direct link earlier in the week from Janet, but hadn't gotten to it til this evening. ...
Whether or not you agree with all the articles or some of the details, I stongly suggest you get a copy and read it carefully. I also note that the WSJ is also...
I'm not a lawyer but the first thing she should have done is deny the reimbursement of their insurance premium. Return the check thereby keeping the contract...
"IBM has laid off about 30 workers in Research Triangle Park, a company official confirmed Wednesday. They represent a fraction of the technology company's...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-tasini/into-the-abyss-millions- f_b_111829.html Into The Abyss: Millions Face Old-Age With No Savings Posted July 10,...
http://money.cnn.com/2008/07/08/pf/funds/intelligent_investor.moneymag/index.htm?postversion=2008070910 ... Experts have long struggled to explain why pension...
I totally agree with your observation. It's the company making an overt statement that "Respect for the individual" is dead. While the 30 can seek another...
When are people going to understand ; SUE the conversion practices, NOT the PLAN. The plans themselves are NOT BAD and are not AGE DISCRIMINATORY, if all start...