To further destroy the narrative that "everyone had a pension" in the old days and it was "better back then" let's read from a BLS Monthly Labor Review in 1983, "how do families far when the breadwinner retires?"

"Men who retired because of poor health were more likely to have been in a low level occupation and to receive lower retirement income. They were also less likely to have any pension coverage other than social security which is not available until 62."

Guess what? Nowadays we can use our 401k to provide us income until Social Security kicks in. Back then you were SOL.