Policy Change Triggers Remuneration for Select Exchange Associates
MEDIA CONTACT: Chris Ward
MEDIA ADVISORY: 11-015
RELEASE DATE: March 2011
DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, along with other Department of Defense agencies, will remunerate Sunday premium pay to qualifying associates in accordance with an Office of Personnel Management Compensation policy memorandum.
The memo applies to current and former Exchange Crafts and Trades associates employed anytime between May 26, 2003 and May 26, 2009.
To qualify, associates must have been employed in a part-time or intermittent position with regularly scheduled hours on Sundays and did not receive premium pay.
Associates who believe they meet these criteria can click on “Claims: Post Allowance/Sunday Premium” at shopmyexchange.com for additional details on filing a claim.
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.shopmyexchange.com.
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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or [email protected].