President Issues Order Finalizing 2017 Federal Employee Pay Raise
An executive order finalizing the 2017 GS pay raise for federal employees has been published.
Pay Raise
President Issues 2.1% Pay Raise Plan for Federal Employees
President Obama has issued a surprising last minute pay raise plan for federal employees effective in January 2017.
Political Intrigue: Will Congress Derail 2017 Pay Raise? Will Government Shutdown?
Will there be a government shutdown? Will Congress derail the annual federal pay raise? A continuing resolution is in process but funding expires on Friday.
2017 Locality Pay Rates for Federal Employees: San Francisco and DC Areas On Top
The 2017 locality pay rates are out. The largest increases are in the San Francisco and DC areas. You can view the full list of new locality pay rates here.
Alternative Pay Plan Submitted for Federal Employees in 2017: 1.6% Average Raise
President Obama has submitted an Alternative Pay Plan for 2017. The average federal pay raise would be 1.6%.
2017 Pay Raise Silently Advances, But House Bill Would Block Some Bonuses
A major funding bill has passed the House for 2017. By not addressing a federal pay raise for most federal employees, the likelihood increases for implementing the largest federal pay raise since 2010, but the bill would also block bonuses for many in the Senior Executive Service.
Another Step Toward a 1.6% Raise in 2017
A 1.6% annual federal pay raise for 2017 is continuing to work its way through Congress. Here is the latest information.
1.6% Pay Raise for 2017 Advancing in Congress
A 2017 pay raise of 1.6% is working its way through Congress. This would be the highest raise federal employees have had since 2010.
Companion Legislation Introduced in the Senate for a 5.3% Pay Raise
Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate this week to go along with a House bill introduced last month that would give federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017.
FedSmith.com Users Agree With AFGE: 2017 Raise Should be 5.3%
FedSmith.com users said in a recent poll that federal workers deserve a 5.3% pay raise in 2017.
