Equal pay? It is impossible unless truly equal pay for equal work. Statistically men work longer hours, often more productive. Men don't take time off for maternity leave and children. Facts. Generally speaking, women will not reach 10,000 hours of actual work, for example, before men, why should they expect the same pay? When actual hours worked are equal, when productivity is equal, pay them the same. Unless there is blatant discrimination, let the market set the price.
During what period of time?
The raise is just crumbs :)
A GS 11 is a GS 11 regardless of gender