While pension beneficiaries can feel helpless in the termination process today, prior to 1974 the situation was worse.

FORBES: PBGC Pension Termination: A Worker's Perspective by Terry O'Rourke, United airlines (December 15, 2007 )

For those criticizing this process, would you deny Francisco Mendoza the right to appeal his termination?

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