Guard and Reserve Statement of SupportSTATEMENT OF SUPPORT
FOR THE GUARD AND RESERVE
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City of Dubuque
we recognize the National Guard and Reserve are essential to the strength
of our nation and the well-being of our communities.
In the highest American tradition, the patriotic men and women of the Guard
and Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession. They train to
respond to their community and their country in time of need. They deserve the
support of every segment of our society.
If these volunteer forces are to continue to serve our nation, increased public
understanding is required of the essential role of the Guard and Reserve in
preserving our national security.
Therefore, we join other employers in pledging that:
1. Employment will not be denied because of service in the Guard or
Reserve;
2. Employee job and career opportunities will not be limited or reduced
because of service in the Guard and Reserve;
3. Employees will be granted leaves of absence for military service in the
Guard and Reserve, consistent with existing laws; and
4. This agreement and its resultant policies will be made known throughout
our organization.
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Employer
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Chairman
National Committee for Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve
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Secretary of Def se
Print Name
February 21, 2008
Date
EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF
THE GUARD AND RESERVE
Join Thousands of Other American Employers .. .
Earn Five Star Recognition for your support of the men and women now serving
proudly in America's National Guard and Armed Forces Reserve. Your state's
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee can and will work with you
to provide you with assistance and guidance in keeping your Guard and Reserve
member employees on the job and in the ranks.
You can earn the recognition you deserve by providing demonstrated support for the
volunteers who serve our nation:
1. Sign a Statement of Support and tell your community that you stand behind our
service members -your employees -and their families in peace, in crisis and in war.
2. Review your Military Leave Policies to ensure that your policies comply with the
provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
(USERRA, Title 38, US Code, Public Law 103-353). ESGR can assist you. Call us
at 1-800-336-4590 or log on to www.esgr.mil.
3. Train your Managers and Supervisors and give them the tools they need to
effectively manage your Guard and Reserve member employees -ask your ESGR
volunteers for training assistance.
4. Adopt `Above and Beyond' Policies in your organization that provide your Guard
and Reserve member employees with more support than that required by law. Your
ESGR volunteers can tell you about the best practices adopted by thousands of other
employers across the nation.
5. Support ESGR. YOU can make a difference with your time, energy, effort and
contributions. Ask your ESGR volunteer how you can get involved in your state
ESGR Committee and how you can reach out to other employers.