For the person who asked: Her name is Teresa Ghilarducci and a couple of years ago she took a position as Assistant Director of the AFL-CIO Employee Benefits Department. I don't know if she is still there or whether she went back to Notre Dame. She is an excellent resource on pensions, particularly for unions and their members. >Colin > >A late response, > >As far as I know the resident Radical Economist expert on this subject >(at least for the U.S. - though I believe she's also looked at this in >other countries) is Theressa Carlducci (or something close to this - ) at >Notre Dame Univ., Economics Dept. > "Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living." Mother Jones "Don't Mourn for me! Organize" Joe Hill's last words before his execution Joan A. Hac, Labor Education Specialist University of Kentucky Center for Labor Education and Research 235 B&E Bldg Lexington, KY 40506-0034 606-257-4811 606-257 4822 (fax)