William Shackelford, president of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), criticized the pay increase, stating that it 'fails to reflect trends in the private sector, where wages and salaries have risen, and unemployment rates are low.' He emphasized that it does not keep pace with inflation, which leaves federal employees with 'diminished purchasing power.' Shackelford's comments highlight the disconnect between federal pay raises and economic realities affecting workers.
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who advocates for a legislative pay increase of 7.4%, expressed his disagreement with the President on 'two fundamental' points. He critiques Biden's proposed raise as being below inflation and lacking parity with military compensation, which has generally been maintained in recent years. Connolly's perspective underscores the need for federal compensation to keep up with both cost-of-living increases and fair treatment alongside military pay.
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