Real "All American Heros"
 

In today's business environment, when there are so many stories coming to light about corporate malfeasance in regard to bookkeeping practices, environmental irresponsibility, price gouging, greed and buying political favors, when one finds corporations doing something right and good they should be recognized and commended.

When an employee who is a reservist is called up for military service, a company is required by law to hold that position open and available. That's their only obligation. Most of the time, the difference between military pay and their civilian salary creates a financial hardship for these citizen-soldiers and their families.

Sears, recognized that and, in the old-fashioned tradition of a company whose employees are their family, is voluntarily making up the difference in salary and maintaining all benefits, including bonus programs for all of their called up reservist employees for two years.

Sears is one example of what all corporations can and should be. They offer good quality merchandise at fair prices and not only appreciate the efforts of their employees, but reward it with more than lip service. Some companies put people before profits and just knowing that makes me feel good.

Bill Thom, of Sears Customer Care, summed up his company's attitude. "Sears regards service to our country as one of the greatest sacrifices our young men and women can make. We are happy to do our part to lessen the burden they bear at this time."

Whether or not you support the war, I know as Americans we all support our troops and their willingness to put their lives on hold while they answer their country's call to duty. We should all support Sears as well as the other employers who earn an "All-American Hero" label. The next time you have to make a purchase, make it at Sears or one of the other companies that show their support for our country through their support of our troops and be sure to let them know why you're there. If you're not planning any purchases in the immediate future, let them know you appreciate their contribution to our military by sending an e-mail.

Some of the other companies who, like Sears, show their appreciation of those who are willing to put their life on the line for us can be found here. Check out the list of the "good guys" before you go shopping so we can recognize them for their exemplary contribution to America. These are not only corporations with a heart, they're corporations with a heart that's wrapped in the American flag.

http://www.esgr.org/employers/outstandingEmployers.asp

11-1-03

(Note: Check out my merchandise page for some more companies that will keep your dollars in the hands of American workers. I don't get a cut, I just appreciate what they're tring to do. - Tim)