US President Joe Biden disclosed an administrative order in the last week of December that will give the employees of the federal government the amplest pay increase since ex-President Jimmy Carter’s administration.
Pay hike in 2024 signed by US President Joe Biden (Photo: CNBC)
US President Joe Biden Gives Biggest Pay to Federal Government Employees
According to Daily Signal, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order in December giving federal employees an average of 5.2% raise in their pay. This increase would be the largest increase since former President Jimmy Carter raised federal salaries by 9.1% in the 1980s.
Beginning in January, federal employees will see their salary increase by the largest percentage since Former President Carter’s administration.
National Treasury Employees Union President Doreen Green stated in a press release that the average 5.2% increase in salaries is a welcome step forward.
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Americans Dealing with Inflation
Many US residents are dealing with inflation and a poor economy, with some Americans blaming the high government spending.
According to American Military News, a poll was conducted by CBS News and YouGov earlier weeks of December and the poll shows that Americans’ income does not match the current rate of inflation. The poll additionally showed that 56% of US citizens believed that the increased government spending is directly tied to inflation, thus they are blaming the government spending.
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