Fairfax Workers Coalition

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Angry Citizens And Workers Let The Board Know That 47% Is Too Much…

But they gave themselves a big raise anyway. Forty speakers, including FWC Director Dave Lyons, gave testimony to the Board of Supervisors on March 21st, expressing concern about the proposed 35-47% raise for the elected Board members. In the end, despite vocal opposition, the Board gave itself a slightly smaller raise. Instead of the proposed Supervisor …

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WUSA9 Reports on Proposed 47% Raise for Fairfax Co. Board Supervisors

WUSA9 reports on the Fairfax Co. Board of Supervisors proposing a 45% raise for themselves while proposing a 2% raise for County workers. Fairfax County Employees and Residents alike can share their thoughts at the public hearing to be held on March 21, 2023. The Board voted 8 to 2 in favor of considering the …

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Fairfax Co. Supervisors Discuss 47% Raise for Themselves, While Proposing 2% for Co. Workers

On Monday, March 6, 2023, WJLA reported that The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering a 47% raise for themselves. This point is to be discussed during an upcoming Public Hearing. Meanwhile, amidst the surging cost of living and inflation of everyday goods, the County Executive proposed a 2% raise for all county workers. …

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Press Release: FWC Reports on Fairfax County Announcing FY 2024 Budget

The Fairfax Workers Coalition reports on Fairfax County announcing FY 2024 budget: will the county be able to improve recruitment and retention, or will we keep losing employees? Fairfax County is known for its superior citizen service and the quality work that County workers provide. The County Executive has announced to the Board of Supervisors …

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“Pay Compression” – What Was Promised, What Was Delivered, And What We Need to Do About It

Everyone is talking about “pay compression.” Some people are happy, many are not, and most are mystified. What the hell just happened? FWC has been pushing the issue of “pay inequity” since the beginning of the COVID recovery. We have been the leading voice advocating for a simple concept: too many workers are well below …

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EDITORIAL: Let’s Stop the Cash to Politicians During Collective Bargaining

It’s election time for the Board of Supervisors and every state delegate and senator. And as usual, thecash is flowing. Corporate and business entities are donating as usual, from towing companies, trash collectors, realestate firms, lawyers, and a hundred other business entities, all seeking some influence with theirelected representatives. And then there are the big …

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