CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, taxes	$ 0.8	$ 0.4	$ 0.6
Adjustments of net actuarial losses and prior service cost, taxes	$ 3.8	$ 2.9	$ 1.1

Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Unrecognized Actuarial Losses Prior Service Credit And Transition Obligation Tax

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