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Hostess' closing affects local workers

By: Erica Quednau/WCIA-3 News
Updated: November 20, 2012
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URBANA -- News of Hostess' closing is affecting workers here. Union members at Allied Waste facility are a part of the same pension plan as Hostess. 

Right now it owes $11.8 million to that plan but won't have to pay since it's closing the doors. That's why Allied Waste management is urging its workers to try a different retirement plan. 

Union members and management are currently negotiating a contract. Management is urging them to drop their pensions and pick up a 401K. 

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