U. S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Summary
· As a federal employer, promises to safeguard job positions, support continuation of medical and dental benefits for family members, grant leaves of absence for military service without penalty of lost vacation time to those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve, to the extent allowed under applicable laws.“By signing the ‘5-Star’ Statement of Support, Secretary Jackson is sending a clear message to the employees of HUD that while they are serving their country they do not have to worry about their civilian jobs.” HUD is the nations housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS.Their personal sacrifices are essential to the strength of our nation”.Secretary Jackson joins a cadre of his fellow Cabinet Level Secretaries, Governors, Fortune 500 companies, and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for our armed forces,” added Duehring.The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve.ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees.As the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of America’s new Minutemen.