Is this the start? Do you think we will ever see the 4.1 Federal Employees pay on the table?

LTC Jason Bartlett — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 22:28:55 -0500

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/01/opinion/sunday/putting-military-pay-on-the-table.html?src=recg&_r=0<div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/icons/t_logo_291_black.png"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/01/opinion/sunday/putting-military-pay-on-the-table.html?src=recg">Putting Military Pay on the Table</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">The Pentagon must make painful but necessary cuts in compensation.</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2013 3:04 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 15:04:21 -0500

Not Likely Sir.
Other Federal Employees have unions, and Politicians who love their unions. We on the other hand, are the Bastard stepchildren.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2013 3:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 15:47:23 -0500

I am really not sure what you are asking here.  If it is whether or not federal employee pay should be cut, I will remind you that federal employee salaries have not been raised since 2010.  So in many ways, it has been cut while military pay has increased.  Also, the federal civilian workforce is MUCH cheaper than the military workforce.  The difference in pay and benefits is laughable actually.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2014 2:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 May 2014 14:55:47 -0400

Civil service pay has been stagnant for some time now. Within the confines of the DOD, civil service are lower overall cost than military personnel.

But the fact remains that cuts have to be made somewhere and I don't know if it is politically feasible at this time to freeze or cut military pay.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2014 5:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 May 2014 17:14:10 -0400

I would welcome DoD civilians if it wasn't putting Soldiers out of the Army. Being a MP I have worked with them constantly, sometimes rated by them. And usually without incident. I firmly believe before any Soldier is remove due to over strength, the civilian should go first.