CSA's "News You Can Use": Deadline Looms for Stop-Loss Retro Pay
Wednesday, October 13, 2010(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
More than 100,000 eligible veterans, active duty, guard, and
reserve troops haven’t claimed $324 million in retroactive pay they’re owed.
The deadline to apply for this retroactive pay is October 21, and all eligible
service members -- which may include area union members or their family members
-- can apply for the retroactive pay by submitting an
application. After 9/11, thousands of troops were involuntarily kept on duty
in the “Stop Loss” program; last June, legislation was passed setting aside
$534 million in retroactive pay for these stop-lossed service members, who are
now eligible to receive $500 per month for their involuntary service. Thanks to
AFGE’s Thomas Webb for this tip. - Dan Duncan