Its board was dominated by city officials and employees who wanted to simultaneously rein in government spending and to offer ample pensions to workers.
Lucent, for one, was able to use the ample excess in its pension plans to purchase retiree coverage, even as the company's overall finances sagged.
They can also expect to live longer, and so need to ensure that their pension pots are stocked with ample cash for retirement.
labor federation and unions, several big pension funds and many prominent securities experts — have presented ample evidence to show that deregulation raises the cost of capital by harming investors and impairing markets, making it harder for legitimate companies to thrive.
The budget deal's COLA changes to military pensions don't take effect until the end of 2015, so Congress has ample time to consider alternatives.
In return for their taxes, Europeans also are receiving affordable child care, a decent retirement pension, free or inexpensive university education, job retraining, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, ample vacations, affordable housing, senior care, efficient mass transportation and more.
Short hours (and no one would dream of doing overtime), ample holiday, a very good salary (especially considering the amount of work I have to do), a great pension and being able to attend any training course I wish.
In either country this meant you were integrated for life in a system that allowed you to work a modest amount, enjoy a good pension earlier, perhaps collect a "fakelaki" or two for some favor, and find other work in your ample spare time for extra cash.
