Assembly OKs Bill to Help NJ National Guard & Reserve Members Secure Work

[J. Sharpe James, J.D.]

Assembly OKs Wilson & Coutinho Bill to Help NJ National Guard & Reserve Members Secure Work When They Return Home from Active Duty
By Eva Loayza | June 26th, 2012 - 10:31am


Assembly Democrats News Release
Assembly OKs Wilson & Coutinho Bill to Help NJ National Guard & Reserve Members Secure Work When They Return Home from Active Duty

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Gilbert L. "Whip" Wilson and Albert Coutinho that would help members of the New Jersey National Guard and the reserve component of the Armed Forces called to active military service secure their spot on certain civil service eligibility lists was approved 79-0 Monday by the Assembly.

"We depend on these soldiers in times of trouble at home and overseas. They should not be penalized for their dedication to our state and country," said Wilson (D-Camden/Gloucester). "This legislation will allow Guard and Reserve members who are deployed while a new list is generated, to carry their original test score onto the new list upon their return from active duty..."