For the first time in my over 30 years in the CF I feel betrayed. Betrayed by the CDS, who I first met when he was the CO of the RCD in Pet., a man who I respected greatly, but who will now be remembered as the CDS who, on his watch, allowed the continuous erosion of our benefits without so much as a whimper. How he continues to disappoint.
To change the IR benefit without notice is criminal, and yes, I do not consider 30 days appropriate notice. I am not now, nor will I ever be on IR, but to have COs and Base Commanders approve IR benefits last week, just have them terminated in 30 days is stupid. Imagine being posted to Petawawa where there is a nine month wait for a PMQ. Not being able to buy a house you proceed on IR only to find out today that you will lose your incidental payments and now be charged $554. a month in rations. A difference of approx $1000 a month, and what does our leadership do? Defend the benefit cuts as the best for all. If this is the best you can do, at least have the moral courage to resign in protest. Shame on all of you, who, with your inaction only serve to perpetuate the death of our benefits by a thousand cuts. From hero to zero with one CANFORGEN! I cannot find the words to describe the level of disgust I feel for this betrayal. Smiling faces tell lies. “WE HAVE ALWAYS LOOKED AFTER OUR PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO” - just not as well as we use to.. Sad day indeed.