A new executive order has been issued providing for a new pay schedule beginning “on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning after March 27, 2013.” The pay raise will generally be about 1/2 of 1%.
As most readers know, President Obama proposed a pay freeze on civilian employee pay that was applicable all federal civilian employees. This was way back in 2010.
The president made the pay freeze extension on the federal workforce official this afternoon (12/21/2012) when he issued a presidential memorandum directing heads of agencies to not issue any pay increases until at least March 27, 2013.
President Obama had previously said he wanted to end the pay freeze in 2013 and give federal employees a 0.5% pay raise, but would not do so until Congress passes a budget.
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AFGE Annual Trip to Six Flags Great America located in Gurnee IL will be on July 27, 2013. Save the date, more information to be released in the upcoming months ahead.
RALLY on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5
WHERE: CORNER OF MADISON AND JEFFERSON
WHEN: Noon to 1:00pm
Help us distribute flyers to passers-by!
SEND A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS:
NO CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS THE AMERICAN PUBLIC NEEDS
Download the entire flyer 12/05/2012 rally.
