Posted on 12/29/2018 6:45:52 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
President Trump issued an executive order late Friday freezing the pay of about 1.5 million federal employees next year.
The order follows Trump indicating in August that he would block an automatic 2.1 percent raise for civilian workers who fall under the General Schedule remuneration system from taking effect in January pursuant to the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act if Congress failed to agree on a measure by the end of the year.
Military personnel, however, will earn a 2.6 percent boost in compensation in 2019 provided by the defense spending bill signed in August.
Trump's move comes amid a partial government shutdown during which 800,000 of approximately 2.1 million federal workers have been furloughed or are being required to work without pay.
But the president's executive action is reversible if the House and Senate can reconcile bills passed this year. While the House would prefer not to implement the raise, the Senate approved of a 1.9 percent average bump. A Democratic-led House, which will be seated on Jan. 3, may be more open to an increase.
Regardless, Trump on Saturday touted the state of the U.S. economy, quoting Steve Moore, who co-wrote the 2018 Trumponomics book with Arthur Laffer, on social media. In the book, the pair defend the president's economic policy.
"It was indeed a great year for the American Worker," Trump tweeted, referring to Moore describing 2018 as "The Year of the Worker."
Federal employee pay under the General Schedule was previously frozen in 2012, 2013, and 2014, followed by four years of annual 1-to-2-percent raises. Workers are still eligible for greater compensation through promotion or by moving up pay grades.
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I am STILL not tired of winning.
He should have listed all means of contact for san fran nan and chuckles while he was at it.
There should be a six-year cut-off for all federal (non-military) workers. Working in the federal government SHOULD NOT be a career opportunity or path. The pay should be at or below the equivalent position in the private sector.
And it’s winning with the Rat/RINO uniparty fighting him every step of the way for the past two years. Imagine what he would be accomplishing if they didn’t.
One step at a time.
Curious here; any guesses as to what percentage of fedgov workers voted for Trump in 2016?
I’m thinking it’s large enough that those offended by a pay freeze would not be an issue as a voting block in 2020.
One step at a time.
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Next step: put a similar freeze on any increases in gummit spending
Next step: cut gummit spending.
Less than 5%. Just a guess.
Before you come up with such wild, unresearched, ignorant ideas...how about you get a grip on your hysteria and get educated.
There are many hardworking professionals in the VA, the various federal health agencies, researchers, immigration officials including ICE, ATF workers, etc. Etc.
I’m sick of these wild “ those terrible Fed employees!”...that come out like clockwork.
Go get educated on the whole federal system, then make reasoned suggestions for change.
They can retain more income by quitting any unions,
“Go get educated on the whole federal system, then make reasoned suggestions for change.“
I’ll play. Reduce the VA by 80 %. Eliminate HUD completely. Same with DOT and the DOE. There goes 50% of the federal budget.
Your turn.
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I wish Trump could ensure people who do not work during the government shutdown are not paid.
See my post 11.
Then grow up. Know what you’re talking about.
Your comment makes me want to throw up!
I’m a federal employee..I worked Christmas eve cause I’m an essential employee. I voted for Trump. I want the wall.
Now educate yourself or STFU!
You just may have posted the funniest 2018 FR post ever. Maybe we should draft federal employees for two years - haha.
No play here. Go educate yourself on the VA and healthcare in the private sector... instead of your stupid General numbers you throw around.
Yours are just dumb armchair DRUNK comments, not educated, reasoned ideas for change. Go impress your neighbors or dems with your well researchered POLICY ideas.
Whoa doggie! I done did struck a nerve!
There are many hardworking professionals in the VA, the various federal health agencies, researchers, immigration officials including ICE, ATF workers, etc. Etc.
I'm sure there is. But even those bureaucracies (aside from immigration) should be cut of the fat. How many people are at the VA who do mostly non-essential, customer service type work compared to the doctors and practitioners?
I’m sick of these wild “ those terrible Fed employees!”...that come out like clockwork.
I'm sick of FReepers defending unconstitutional federal departments, bureaus, and organizations.
Go get educated on the whole federal system, then make reasoned suggestions for change.
I don't need to. My copy of the Constitution makes no mention of the EPA, the ATF, or dozens of other federal departments that makes me pay several thousand dollars in taxes every fricking year.
On the heels of this... I expect congresscritters to vote themselves generous pay raises.
Go read the Constitution.
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