Members Stand for Fair Raises

Union members stand in solidarity before the Board of Supervisors as FCGEU President Karen Conchar advocates for fair raises for all.

County Employees May See First Raise in Years

All general county employees are poised to win both a MRA and Pay for Performance increase for the first time in a decade, after the Fairfax County Government Employees Union advocated strongly for a fair raise for all.

FCGEU members’ hard work and dedication may pay off for county workers and their families with a 2.18 percent MRA in July and an additional 2.5 percent Pay for Performance increase in January 2013.

Matthias Viands, Union Board Member, Park Authority

“We as a union stood up and advocated for fair raises for all and the budget committee listened. This shows how important a strong voice for quality services is and I urge others to join us.”

Timeline
February: County proposes budget with 2.18% MRA, no Pay for Performance increase

February and March: Union members meet with County Board members to advocate for both an MRA and PfP increase

April 11: Union members stand with president and vice president to advocate for fair raises for all at budget hearing

April 20: At budget committee markup, County announced a 2.18% MRA in July and a 2.5% Pay for Performance award in January 2013

April 24: Board votes to accept the proposed adjustments to the budget package

May 1: Board of Supervisors will adopt a final budget