Sighting:
Sears Is Especially Supportive of Troops

MassNews Staff
April 8, 2003

Employers are required to hold their jobs open for reservists who are called to duty, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut between civilian pay and military pay and lose company benefits.

However, Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for called-up reservist employees for up to two years, according to activist Minos Gordy, Centerville.

"I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement it well deserves. If you find other major companies that are doing the same, please pass that information on also."