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Federal pay falls even further behind the private sector

Over the last year, federal sector wages fell 27.54% behind those in the private sector, a more than 3% jump in the pay gap since 2022.

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Six weeks in, and salary is the hottest issue for 2022

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What’s the latest on the federal pay issue?

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Facebook Nation: Let it all hang out

When your friends, neighbors and in-laws google your federal salary, will they laugh or cry? Will they be enraged at the big bucks you are raking in, or…

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The naked civil servant

As a civil servant you have nothing to hide, so would it be okay if your friends and neighbors saw you naked. OK, if that seems a bit intrusive at least…

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What do feds REALLY earn?

Recent media reports suggest that more federal workers made six-figure salaries — during the heart of the recession. But federal workforce advocates say those reports lack context, when some agencies are facing budget troubles. John…

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