[Sacajaweau]

If they’re Union and under contract, I don’t see how he can do this. He is not the purse.

[anniegetyourgun]

They can't negotiate on wages. Obama makes proposal to Congress.

Lastly, this isn't a "freeze" -it's just no COLA.

[jimmyo57]

“If they’re Union and under contract, I don’t 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.