Trump wants to freeze federal pay: Now 110 lawmakers are pushing a 4.1% raise instead
A group of 110 lawmakers is proposing a 4.1% pay raise for federal employees to counter a plan to freeze federal wages. Proponents argue that maintaining current pay levels during rising inflation amounts to an effective pay cut. The move seeks to support public servants facing increased costs of living.
“Asking these public servants to now accept a pay freeze as the cost of living continues to rise amounts to an effective pay cut."
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