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No raises for Fed Contractors when Fed Empl don't get raises

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As a Federal Employee I am sympathetic to the rest of the country’s economic situation and have taken the 2 year cut on our Cost of Living increase with a grain of salt, knowing ultimately we’re helping out in a small way. But I feel it is a slap in the face when the contractors in my office are granted raises because their contracts state they are entitled to receive it.

Why aren’t there clauses in Federal Labor Contracts that state, “When Federal Employees do not receive a Cost of Living increase an increase in pay rate will not be given to Federal Contractors”? If we all work together and in the same boat, shouldn’t we all have to bail water? This clause should be mandatory on all Federal Contracts and not be up to the COR or Agency to dictate.

The amount of money saved would be at least in the millions and possibly comparable to the savings of not granting Cost of Living increases to Federal Employees.

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Submitted by Community Member 2 years ago

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  1. Community Member

    Problem is the contracts were written a while ago when things were flush. No one thought these possiblities were there and no contractor is likely to sign up for contracts with silly little requirements like this.

    2 years ago
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  2. Community Member

    Though I understand your sentiment and know how dejected it feels to watch associates get raises while you are stifled there is justification for their raises. Most often during negotiations the contractor sets a certain fee per hour for each position and is paid that same price from beginning to end of the contract regardless of the economy. A technician earning $21.50/ hour and receiving yearly increases (to retain good employees) probably has been awarded $30.00/hour by the Gov for that position and the contractor keeps the remaining. It is in the contractor’s best interest to throw a few cents on every dollar to retain a good technician and keep them “happy”, all the while still making a profit by the hour.

    2 years ago
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  3. Community Member

    A&AS contractors working at Hanscom are extremenly overpaid for what they do. They get automatic raises every year and bonuses thanks to the generousity of their government friends. Leadership is in bed with most contractors, providing labor categories that pay lucratively to most of their friends and family, and they set themselves up for jobs after retirement. Not having a raise if Govt folks don't get a raise is a start, but paying a fair wage to begin with is even better.

    2 years ago
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