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John -

On May 18, 2020, Mayor Bowser released her FY 2021 budget proposal and revealed that she doesn't intend to pay employees the 3.5% pay increase that we negotiated and that is due in October 2020. She also released her four-year financial plan which proposes to freeze our pay through FY 2024. This legislation is being proposed irrespective of the union’s bargaining rights and the current CBA.

Click here to email your City Council Member to urge them to reject the Mayor’s proposed legislation to set aside or freeze your 3.5% pay increase.

It appears that the Mayor is attempting to balance the budget on the backs of front-line workers, who are risking their lives each and every day for the District. This is especially concerning since the proposed budget increases funding for numerous agencies and initiatives and add over 550 positions for new hires.

Tell your City Council Member to reject any pay freeze for dedicated public servants! Council hearings are taking place this week and we must act NOW.

In Solidarity,

AFGE

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