Retirees Fret GM's Bankruptcy

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 06/03/2009 - 4:00am

A job at General Motors used to mean not having to worry about retirement. The company had promised a good pension and health care for life.

Retirees are losing some of their benefits as the company goes through bankruptcy. Many worry they could lose even more if the big auto maker's fortunes don't turn around quickly.

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