Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member])

12 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2012

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Other Postretirement Benefits

Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost

The components of net periodic postretirement benefit income were as follows:

(In thousands)	December 30, 2012			December 25, 2011			December 26, 2010
Service cost	$	957		$	1,143		$	1,076
Interest cost	4,985			6,890			9,340
Recognized actuarial loss	3,328			2,289			3,129
Amortization of prior service credit	(15,112		)	(16,593		)	(15,602		)
Effect of curtailment	(27,213		)	—			—
Net periodic postretirement benefit income	$	(33,055	)	$	(6,271	)	$	(2,057	)

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The changes in the benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive loss were as follows:

(In thousands)	December 30, 2012			December 25, 2011			December 26, 2010
Net actuarial loss/(gain)	$	11,562		$	13,436		$	(16,865	)
Prior service credit	—			(35,712		)	—
Amortization of loss	(3,328		)	(2,289		)	(3,129		)
Amortization of prior service credit	15,112			16,593			15,602
Recognition of prior service credit due to curtailment	27,213			—			—
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss/(income)	50,559			(7,972		)	(4,392		)
Net periodic postretirement benefit income	(33,055		)	(6,271		)	(2,057		)
Total recognized in net periodic postretirement benefit income and other comprehensive loss	$	17,504		$	(14,243	)	$	(6,449	)

The estimated actuarial loss and prior service credit that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is approximately $4 million and $15 million, respectively.

In connection with collective bargaining agreements, we contribute to several multiemployer welfare plans. These plans provide medical benefits to active and retired employees covered under the respective collective bargaining agreement. Contributions are made in accordance with the formula in the relevant agreement. Postretirement costs related to these plans are not reflected above and were approximately $18 million in 2012, $16 million in 2011 and $18 million in 2010.

Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets

The changes in the benefit obligation and plan assets and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income/loss were as follows:

(In thousands)	December 30, 2012			December 25, 2011
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	113,803		$	142,417
Service cost	957			1,143
Interest cost	4,985			6,890
Plan participants’ contributions	4,383			4,659
Actuarial loss	11,562			13,436
Plan amendments	—			(35,712		)
Benefits paid	(15,881		)	(20,247		)
Medicare subsidies received	957			1,217
Benefit obligation at the end of year	120,766			113,803
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	—			—
Employer contributions	10,541			14,371
Plan participants’ contributions	4,383			4,659
Benefits paid	(15,881		)	(20,247		)
Medicare subsidies received	957			1,217
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	—			—
Net amount recognized	$	(120,766	)	$	(113,803	)
Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liabilities	$	(10,419	)	$	(9,611	)
Noncurrent liabilities	(110,347		)	(104,192		)
Net amount recognized	$	(120,766	)	$	(113,803	)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Actuarial loss	$	51,348		$	43,114
Prior service credit	(94,144		)	(136,469		)
Total	$	(42,796	)	$	(93,355	)

Schedule of Assumptions Used

Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine the postretirement benefit obligations were as follows:

	December 30, 2012		December 25, 2011
Discount rate	3.49	%	4.64	%
Estimated increase in compensation level	3.50	%	3.50	%

Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine net periodic postretirement cost were as follows:

	December 30, 2012		December 25, 2011		December 26, 2010
Discount rate	4.64	%	5.14	%	5.92	%
Estimated increase in compensation level	3.50	%	3.50	%	3.50	%

Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates

The assumed health-care cost trend rates were as follows:

	December 30, 2012		December 25, 2011
Health-care cost trend rate assumed next year	8.00	%	7.33	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)	5.00	%	5.00	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2023		2019

Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates

A one-percentage point change in assumed health-care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

	One-Percentage Point
(In thousands)	Increase		Decrease
Effect on total service and interest cost for 2012	$	130	$	(121	)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 30, 2012	$	2,669	$	(2,460	)

Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments (net of plan participant contributions) under our Company’s postretirement plans, which reflect expected future services, are expected to be paid:

(In thousands)	Amount
2013	$	10,652
2014	10,261
2015	9,779
2016	9,456
2017	9,149
2018-2022	39,388