Military Construction $1.068 billion

On July 14, 2011, in Current Issues, Legislative, by admin

Military Construction $1.068 billion – ARNG facilities will receive $873 million and ANG to receive $194 million in military construction funds. While this is represents an adequate funding level, the out years are below the needs to improve and maintain over 3,000 readiness centers, of which 40% are over 50 years old. The NDAA mandates [...]

LIUNA Applauds Move to Improve Workplace Fairness and Equity for National Guard Technicians

On July 14, 2011, in Current Issues, Legislative, News, by admin

New Orleans, La. (March 17, 2011) – LIUNA’s National Guard District Council today applauded the reintroduction of the National Guard Technician Equity Act, a critical piece of legislation that will provide greater workplace fairness and equity for National Guard dual-status technicians. “National Guard dual-status technicians get the worst of both worlds – military and civilian,” [...]