New bill would give feds 3.8 percent pay raise

Federal Times: Federal employees would get a 3.8 percent pay raise in 2016 under legislation to be introduced Jan. 13.

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D.-Va, and Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, who are proposing the bill in the House and the Senate, said the legislation will help feds keep pace with private sector wage growth and help reduce attrition and boost morale.

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