Democrats Push To Give Federal Workers Massive Pay Raise Because Of Trump: Reports

Democrats want to give federal workers massive pay raises because of the claims that President Donald Trump was. “cruel” Moreover, the coronavirus pandemic was extremely difficult.

Nearly 2 million federal employees would see an 8.7% increase next year, after President Joe Biden had already given them a 4.6% increase.

“For years now, federal employees have risked their health and safety working on the frontlines of this pandemic,” Rep. Gerry Connolly (D–VA).

“They were subjected to the Trump Administration’s cruel personal attacks, unsafe work environments, pay freezes, government shutdowns, sequestration cuts, furloughs, and mindless across-the-board hiring freezes​,” Connolly claimed. “​Still, our federal workforce serves with dedication and distinction every day. Federal employees are our government’s single greatest asset, and they deserve better​.”

Connolly will attempt to get federal workers the big bump in pay by introducing the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates​ Act with Hawaiian Senator Brian Schatz (D).

Schatz said, “​Whether inspecting our food, conducting medical research, or caring for our veterans, federal workers play an important role in our everyday lives and deserve pay which reflects that.”

Randy Erwin, President of the National Federation of Federal Employees Claim The raise was the minimum that could have been done.

“The 8.7% increase listed in the FAIR Act is not a pay raise,” Erwin stated. “It is the minimum increase needed to offset the dwindling checking accounts of public servants, and it is critical to recruiting and retaining the best possible workforce.”