Bank One Honored by the Secretary of Defense in Washington, DC
The 2004 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award was presented to Bank One by the National Committee for Employer Support of the GUard and Reserve.
(PRWEB) September 23, 2004
The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, honored Bank One as a 2004 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient on September 21, 2004 in Washington, DC.
Bank One, now merged with J. P. Morgan Chase & Co., supports its Guard and Reserve mobilized members with pay differential, continued health and insurance benefits, care packages to deployed members, and family support. The support provided by the company helps assure the quality of life for both the military member and family. Bank One values the leadership and “global” experiences that Guard and Reserve members bring to the corporation.
“We salute our employees who sacrifice so much for their country”, said Jamie Dimon, the Bank One Chief Executive Officer who is now President of JPMorgan Chase. “It is clearly appropriate to provide theses benefits to the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way, separated from their families for months at a time.”
The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, a Waterford crystal eagle, was introduced in 1996 to publicly recognize the significant contributions and sacrifices made by AmericaÂ’s employers of Guardsmen and Reservists.
“Bank One’s exceptional support of their Reserve and National Guard employees during mobilization for the war against terrorism has set a standard for all employers to follow”, said David Janes, ESGR National Chairman. “Bank One’s’ advocacy of extending continuing benefits, making up pay differentials, and ensuring employees are returned to their jobs in a timely manner is truly a role model for corporate America. I am proud to have participated in the selection of Bank One for this prestigious award”, added Janes.
Bank One merged with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on July 1, 2004. The combined
Company, JPMorgan Chase, is a strong supporter of its Guard and Reserve employees. Under the JPMorgan, Chase and Bank One brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the worldÂ’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Information about the firm is available at www. jpmorganchase. com.
The unique mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active employer support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve as defined by demonstrated employer commitment to employee military service.
ESGR provides free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www. esgr. org, or by calling 800-336-4590.
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