Bill to approve GovGuam pay raises passes
A pay raise for government of Guam employees was approved by the Legislature on Friday.
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A pay raise for government of Guam employees was approved by the Legislature on Friday.
If approved, the pay boost would be the largest increase in nearly four decades.
Government employees receive a lump-sum payment for accumulated and accrued annual leave when they separate from federal service.
Funding for a 22% general pay raise for government of Guam employees was tabled until Tuesday by the Guam Legislature.
Taken with two other bills, officers’ starting wages will increase from $16.46 per hour to $24.01 per hour by 2024.