Congressman Tim Walz (R-MN), the highest ranking enlisted soldier ever to serve in Congress, will deliver remarks from ROA this Thursday, December 1. Learn more
ROA 2012 National Security Symposium January 29-February 1, 2012
Agenda Highlight: A Decade of Dedication: Future
Operations of the Reserve Component Wednesday,
February 1, 2012
Acting
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, David McGinnis will discuss
future roles and missions for the RC, as well as the impact of budget cuts on
the future force. Read his biography Full Agenda
ROA Reviews Amendment on NLRB Rules This week, ROA met with Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN) to review an amendment that would prevent the National Labor Relations Board from accelerating union votes within companies. Under the Walz amendment companies liable for USERRA violations during the previous year would be on an accelerated track.
ROA Discusses Joint Warfare Qualifications Bill ROA visited the offices of Tim Griffin (R-AR) this week to discuss proposed legislation that would credit distant learning courses toward Joint Warfare qualifications. Read the bill
House Passes National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation that helps members of the National Guard and Reserve to obtain bankruptcy relief should they need it. Learn more
Senate Approves Guard Vote on JCS On Monday, the Senate approved an amendment to the annual Defense Authorization Bill introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) that will give the National Guard its first seat on the nation’s highest military council. Read ROA's reaction
New Law Reviews No. 11102 Bunting v. Town of Ocean City Comes to a Conclusion No. 11101 Don't Apply for Reemployment Until You Are Ready To Return to Work—Part 2 No. 11100 Please Don't Forget the Reserves
Plan Your End-of-Year Gift 2011 is almost over! Plan your end-of-year, tax deductible gift today!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Military Movie Survey ROA is planning a film festival and would like to know which military movies you enjoy watching. Is it Patton, the Great Escape, or Saving Private Ryan? Let us know! Take the survey
Veteran Employment Assistance Opportunities The VETS Group will be hosting a Veterans Employment Workshop on December 9, as well as an Employers Panel on December 16. Both events are held in Washington, D.C. For more information, contact Joe Wynn at joewynn@vetsgroup.org
