Potus wants new minimum wage for federal employees?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:02:20 -0500

Just a few minutes ago the Potus stated he wants to increase minimum wage for federally funded employees with a specific angle at cooks that feed the troops. He says he wants $10.10 to be their minimum wage. I personally don't think that a person who cooks and serves food to the troops should make more money than the troops themselves. A civilian who would work 40 hours a week at $10.10 would make more money than some of our young troops.

What's your opinion?

Response by CW3 Michael Danberry made Jan 28 at 2014 10:16 PM

CW3 Michael Danberry — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:16:10 -0500

What difference does it make if they are serving the troops? We don't even really have cooks anymore in units. I agree with you that those working here in the US should also make that same amount of money.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2014 10:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:25:26 -0500

I'm curious as to why you disagree?  I think it seems pretty fair considering all lower enlisted who are not married live in rent free housing as well as have a meal card.  They also maintain free medical care.  I've never worked as a civilian/federally employed cook but I'm sure they're not entitled to the same benefits.  At least the free room and board.

Response by 1st Lt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2014 10:28 PM

1st Lt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:28:23 -0500

I'm wondering how the wage increases will be paid for when the same employees were being furloughed/fired this year.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2014 10:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:31:53 -0500

Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 5 at 2016 2:35 PM

Maj John Bell — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 14:35:11 -0500

Federal sector compensation growth has far outstripped inflation and private sector compensation growth for decades. If I run a business and I don't keep my compensation package competitive, I won't be able to hire quality employees. I will pay more for employee screw ups and turnover, and poor quality in the product or service I provide. But that is my business. If the government is going to make profit and loss decisions for my business, then they better guarantee my profit.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2016 6:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 18:44:07 -0500

A PV2 is making about $9 an hour plus they are provided with free housing, 3 means a day, full medical and dental care without having to purchase insurance or make copay's... which means their compensation is really much higher than $9 an hour or even $10.10 an hour despite the fact that they are most likely in student status still learning their MOS.

I'd like to see them both start at $15 an hour, with the soldier retaining all the same benefits.