Posted on 11/29/2010 11:13:41 AM PST by Justaham
Is this after they get their raise? How about a 10% reduction in federal employees, for a start.
If they’re Union and under contract, I don’t see how he can do this. He is not the purse.
WHY do we need to sacrifice?? WHY don’t THEY just quit spending??
Isn’t a lot of the govt spending the fed payroll?
Lastly, this isn't a "freeze" -it's just no COLA.
Looks like the freeze expires just in time for the 2012 presidential election. Blame the Republicans for extending the freeze? Wow...
I’m guessing the “freeze” is just for Cost Of Living (COL) increases. Promotions and within-grade longevity increases (Ex: GS-12 step 6 to GS-12 step 7) will probably not be affected.
“If theyre Union and under contract, I dont see how he can do this. He is not the purse.”
Obama can noly propose it. Congress authorizes the appropriations. The Federal unions have no negotiating power over pay.
Freezing probably prevents needed reductions, conservatives are calling for implementing.
Obama has been huge on making executive decisions/orders. The Most ever, isn't it?
God help us in our day, in Jesus name, amen.
Seems just about anything is possible.
Yep, a 10% pay cut would be better. It is obscene what federal workers make these days....not to mention their ridiculous benefits and retirement packages....most of them couldn’t hold a job at WalMart if they were forced into the private sector.
Just one big joke. Meaningless and pure BS.
Then it is not much of a “pay freeze,” since it is mostly through these step increases which are based on time in grade that most federal employees get raises.
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http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/html/wgiqa.asp
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Isnt that an impressive sacrifice? How many people wouldnt like to have their pay (and benefits) guaranteed for two years at a level that is twice that of the private sector?
Not to mention that at the end of the two years (if not before) their salaries will be jacked up to make up the difference.
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http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obama-announces-2-yr-fed-pay-freeze
but don't check those "federal fees" on everything from soup to nuts...FEES ARE TAXES...NUMB NUTS
This works best because, when you refuse to cut positions, employees become complacent, and KYJ ceases to be a motivator. Secondly, when the decision is made to monkey with everone's pay, rather than just eliminating a few, you end up with lower productivity on the part of EVERYONE. There's no incentive to work harder and keep a job you're not afraid you'll lose. Combine this with the fact that almost everyone whose pay is "frozen" here is in the union, and we face a tremendous reduction in productivity, if such a thing is possible among government employees.
They should. I taken a pay cut, pay freeze and many shutdown days during this ‘recession’ just to keep on paying their salaries.
Anyone want to be how long until the 9th circuit stays the order, leaving obammy with his hands conveniently tied?
He doesn’t need to “propose”. He can legally make it happen with an executive order.
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