Whereas, many controllers served their country with honor and continue to do so in the Reserves of the Armed Forces or a member of the National Guard;
Whereas, under 5 USC 6323 reserve or national guard members are only afforded 15 days on military leave for active duty, inactive-duty training, funeral honors duty, or engaging in field or coast defense training;
Whereas, our union members routinely use all available military leave quickly and have to use their annual or sick leave to cover the remaining days to serve their duties;
Whereas, many members resort to earning credit leave to supplement the military leave which requires more time away from their families;
Whereas, working extra hours for credit and the ever prevalent overtime creates a not well rested BUE and servant of the country in the reserves; and
Whereas, annual leave should be used not for military actives but for vacation, relaxation, family time etc.; Therefore, be it resolved that The association will strive for members, who continue to serve in the
Reserves of the Armed Forces or National Guard, be afforded additional military leave above and beyond what is already stated in federal law when presented with proper orders by their armed services branch.
Be it further resolved that The Association will not allow this additional excused absence to affect the
member seniority, leave, pay or benefits while serving their country after active duty.

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