Halliburton moves to Dubai, Sears stays and pays extra

[Don Paul]

I know I needed this reminder, since Sears isn't always my first choice. It's amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and

Sears hasn't withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at Sears this year?

How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty?

By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a

result of being called up for active duty.

Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all

called up reservist employees for up to two years.

I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears at

least once, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement & feedback it well

deserves.

Pass it on.

I decided to check this before I sent it forward. So I sent the following e-mail to the Sears Customer Service Department:

I received this e-mail and I would like to know if it is true. If it is, the internet may have just become one very good source of

advertisement for your company. I know I would go out of my way to buy products from Sears instead of another store for a like item, even if

it's cheaper at that store.

This is their answer to my e-mail

Dear Customer:

Thank you for contacting Sears.The information is factual. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Sears regards service to our country as one of greatest sacrifices our young men and women can make. We are happy to do our part to lessen the

burden they bear at this time.

Bill Thorn

Sears Customer Care

webcenter@sears.com1-800-349-4358 Please pass this on to all your friends. Sears needs to be recognized for this outstanding contribution and we need to show them as Americans, we do

appreciate what they are doing for our military

[Thor363]

Very cool indeed! I still purchase at Sears, and will keep this in mind for my next purchase(s).

[Jeneration]

Thank you for bring this up - this is the first one I've heard of with this policy which is exemplary! I will be shopping at Sears

unfortunately, the link you posted is broken. could you please repost a link so I can share this news with all I know!? thanks

Edited December 6, 2010 by Jeneration

[Munsch]

Sometimes their Sears online is cheaper and free shipping compared to in store too.