Conference repair::reserve_forces

	This is good news.!!

	I have been concerned about the LARGE reduction in pay my family would 
undergo if I am called up. On the news last Fri. they announced the callup of 
a unit I was drilling with 4 years ago. I won't/can't say what my current 
possibilities are of a callup are but the unit is keeping close tabs on us.
	At least this would lessen the financial burden when you have 4 
children at home.

	Ed Bohrer
	QMC USNR

    
    Good news would be an understatement. That the company is willing to
    stand by thier people to ensure that they are not financially drawn is
    why despite the good, the bad and the ugly about this company..I am
    proud to be associated with this company.
    
    Whether the policy comes down from Ken or not...it still shows that
    those of us who are active reservists are being supported here in the
    work place. My current boss and those I've had in the past (except for
    one) have always been supportive and understanding. Not so in many
    other companies.
    
    I wish I had an address to write to, to voice my thanks.
    
    How many here, were around in during the Blizzard of '78!!! DEC was one
    of the first and few companies, that paid their employees...Wage class
    notwithstanding, for the week we were out. I've been a fan of this
    place ever since.
    
    Hey QMC....The Valdez is still floating....currently at Gen Ship - E.
    Boston.
    
    			sk2
    
    

    Thank you for your understanding and backing, DEC.  The company's generous
    intervention on behalf of all employees who are reservists is
    noteworthy indeed.  I, for one, am at ease with the current situation,
    knowing the company is behind the reserve program, and has given an
    extra measure of financial assurance to us (and our dependents) should
    we have to serve.  Bravo!
    
    
    		ETC Mike Wasiejko
    		USCGR

I checked our policy in Canada (not that I am expecting to be called up), and
all DEC Canada has is an unpaid military leave of absence. My army pay is
probably 60% of regular pay, so I can't afford to be called up. 

Ian, is this the same in Britain? What about the Ozzie members of the 
conference?

Susan

    When I am being detained at Her Majesty's pleasure DEC have continued
    to pay me my normal salary. In fact our P's & P's state up to 6 weeks
    leave is permitted, I assume that means on full pay. 
    As far as I know no directive has been issued as to what happens after
    that. I think I'll ask though.
    
    Dave

re back a few: I haven't checked on British policy: my pay as a Colonel is about 
double what DEC pay me, so it hasn't been an issue for a while :-)

/. Ian .\

(Thanks to Saddam I hope to pay off my [Thai] mortgage this year... perhaps the
*only* good thing to come out of this crisis!)

    re the last few
    
    DEC's US policy up until this crisis has been if a reservist was called
    up that employee would take a leave of absence - no money - no
    benefits, etc.  This policy change is temporary and most likely will be
    changed back to the previous policy once the reserves are all back to
    work.  
    
    BK
    

    The UK policy seems to be just as you described the old US policy.
    
    However, I asked about pay etc for the UK reservists that might be
    called up and there was stunned silence. Apparently no one has 
    considered it yet. I'm due to receive an update tomorrow lunchtime 
    ( as in Reading mean time) and I'll pass on any news.
    
    Dave

    So far the replies have consisted mainly of grunts followed by various
    comments about not having considered it yet. 
    As far as I know Alistair Wright (Country Personnel person) is
    reviewing the position. 
    When I get some news I'll pass it on.
    
    Dave

		RE: .10 & .11

	Based on U.S. law a company does not have to give us any money while 
we are away during our 2 weeks. It sounds from your comments that the policies 
are the same in the U.K. DEC , like many large companies, makes up the 
difference between the lower military pay and our regular pay. Being on salary 
I am paid while I am away and have to submit a pay voucher with orders when I 
get back to allow DEC to take out the excess money I received due to being 
paid by 2 organizations at the same time.

	I think DEC is generous in this way and you are taking advantage of 
the trust that DEC has placed on us. This is stealing and jeopardizes the 
priviledge for the rest of us.

	Ed Bohrer
	QMC USNR-R (19 years in the reserves over a 27 year time span
)

    I have to agree with .12.  There are some companies that don't pay you
    at all when you are on reserve status.  We, at Digital, are VERY
    fortunate that they will pay us the difference between the two so that
    we don't get hurt by the lower military pay.  I realize that there are
    some that make more in the military, but that is not always the case. 
    I for one, would be very unhappy if the policy changes due to a very
    few who don't play the game properly.  We all know what's right and
    it's up to us to do it!

    Gentlemen, 
    
    I have to agree with you about DEC's attitude to reserves. I've worked
    for several companies and this is the only one that has given support.
    
    I would not want to encourage anyone to steal and to be honest, none
    of my managers said anything before or after my only annual camp whilst
    at DEC. It was not until I read the preceding comments I realised 
    exactly what has happened. So, when I get the necessary facts together
    I'll delete one of my earlier notes that has had no reply and replace
    it with a topic dedicated to DEC's policy on Reserves. 
    Also, the 2 notes referring to this practise wil be deleted.
    
    This topic can then continue along it's present lines regarding the
    Gulf state.
    
    Dave
    

    There should be anote in Livewire today stating the Military LOA
    policy is being extended to 26 weeks (changed from 13 weeks).
    
    bk