In order to receive a pension, the Participant needs to become vested.       What is Vesting?   How Do I Vest and What is my Normal Retirement Date?   Qualified Years   Break in Service   Vesting Examples
What is Vesting?	Vesting means that the Participant has a right to a Pension Benefit. Under the Plan, a Participant is either fully vested or not vested at all; there is no partial vesting in Pension Benefits. Once a Participant is vested, the Participant’s benefits cannot be taken away even if: The Participant stops working in covered employment, and Never works in covered employment again. Also once the Participant is vested, the Participant will be eligible to receive a retirement benefit when the Participant meets the age requirements. Please see Retirement for more information on retirement benefits.