Returning guards face job losses after wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
National Guard and Reserve members coming home report higher conflicts with employers over job restoration benefits and promotions. Labor Department data show rising complaints under the 1994 law since 2001 with 1,218 cases in 2002 and 1,327 in 2003. several veterans lost or couldn't return to prior roles due to injuries and budget cuts.
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Afghanistan
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USERRA appeals show varied outcomes for soldiers' claims
The Labor Department notes one third of cases upheld or settled, another third found meritless, with remaining inactive or closed due to lost contact or return to active duty. Gulf War era data shows 1 in 54 soldiers left active duty, now 1 in 69. Law aids employers but omits doctors lawyers small businesses and workers injured or displaced.
1994 law boosts job protection for National Guard
The 1994 Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act protects Guard and Reserve members called to active duty. Re employed service members must return to the job they would have held with same seniority, pay, and status. Extensions include health care for up to 18 months and re employment timelines based on service length.
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Uniformed Services
Huge Venezuelan recall vote tests Chavez fate
Millions went to polls to decide if President Hugo Chavez would stay in power as turnout reached record levels. Long lines and a new electronic voting system caused delays and late closing times. International observers, including Jimmy Carter, reported calm voting amid tense expectations for a razor thin margin.
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Venezuela
Hugo Chavez
Jimmy Carter
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Palestinian prisoners begin hunger strike at Hadakam prison
About 1,600 Palestinian inmates start a hunger strike at Hadakam prison north of Tel Aviv to protest jail conditions. Israel's public security minister warns they could starve to death before he eases restrictions.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Palestinian prisoners begin hunger strike in Israeli jails
About 1,600 prisoners in three Israeli jails stopped eating and drink only fluids in the first phase of a hunger strike over conditions. Palestinian officials tied the protest to broader peace talks and cited demands linked to prisoner releases. The plan aims to spread to other facilities later this week.
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