DC Workers Fight for Fair Wages as Council Considers Mayoral Pay Increase
A recent report from The Washington Sun highlights a proposal to increase the salary of DC’s next mayor by $40,000, from $250,000 to $290,000. The proposal, which also includes annual cost-of-living increases, comes as approximately 10,000 DC Government employees represented by Compensation Units 1 and 2 continue fighting for meaningful wage adjustments.
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Federal Telework Update: New Legislation and Recent Rulings Put Employee Rights in Focus
On October 1, 2026, the Federal Telework Protection Act (H.R. 10713) was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to give federal employees a clearer and fairer process when requesting telework.
Oct 193 min read
Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave Take Effect for D.C. Government Employees
D.C. government employees should be aware of important changes to the District’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program that took effect October 1, 2026.
The changes affect how much paid family and medical leave eligible District government employees may receive, who qualifies, and how the leave interacts with other leave protections.
Oct 82 min read