{"id":11027,"date":"2018-01-12T20:55:49","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T20:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.sightlinemg.com\/federaltimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/01\/12\/new-bills-would-increase-federal-employee-pay-in-2019\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T04:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T04:35:01","slug":"new-bills-would-increase-federal-employee-pay-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.sightlinemg.com\/federaltimes\/management\/pay-benefits\/2018\/01\/12\/new-bills-would-increase-federal-employee-pay-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"New bills would give big bump to federal employee pay in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Thursday Sen. Brian Schatz, D-HI, and Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., introduced bills in their respective chambers that would provide salaried and hourly federal employees with a 3 percent pay adjustment in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act, or FAIR Act, includes a 2 percent increase in basic pay and a one percent increase in locality pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhether they manage fisheries for NOAA or keep our airports safe as part of the TSA, federal workers in every part of this country and around the world protect and serve the American people,\u201d said Schatz. \u201cThis legislation allows us to right the wrongs from furloughs, sequestration, and pay freezes by giving these hardworking public servants the raise they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connolly was critical of Republicans\u2019 treatment of federal employees in recent years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor too long Republicans in Congress have treated the federal workforce like a national piggy bank. They\u2019ve endured three years of pay freezes, a government shutdown, sequestration cuts, furloughs, and a mindless across-the-board hiring freeze. And to make matters even worse, the president has treated federal employees like his own rhetorical punching bag &#8211; hurling insults and falsehoods. Yet, despite this increasingly challenging environment, our federal employees continue to serve with dedication and distinction every day. They deserve better. The FAIR Act is a step towards recognizing their contributions and providing fair and just compensation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though both the House and Senate versions of the bill have largely Democratic support, Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-Va., Is the only Republican to support the legislation. 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