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BUFFALO, N.Y. – In a desperate move to save the pensions of hundreds of employees at Tops stores throughout New York State, Tops supermarket chain, UFCW Local one and store workers,  have agreed to a  reduced retirement package.

The Tops UFCW Local One Pension Fund had been rated “critical” for several years. The fund has diminishing  assets that could run out in just a few years. While the agreement will mean smaller payments in retirement for Tops workers, its hoped the fund will regain solvency. Presently the pension is underfunded by $390 million.

The pension agreement resolution removes a legal hurdle that had been facing the supermarket chain as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.  Tops will also move to restructure operations and close poor performing stores. With a comprehensive financial plan in place, the company hopes to be more financially viable.

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