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The president’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 would be disastrous for federal employees and the taxpayers they serve.
On the White House chopping block once again is IRS funding, which would be cut by nearly $1.4 billion from current levels, bringing the agency to its lowest level since fiscal year 2003. Other vital agencies would see steep cuts under the budget document: EPA funding would be cut by 50 percent, HHS by $15.8 billion and NPS by $1 billion.
The budget request also is silent on the issue of federal employee pay, suggesting a pay freeze for 2027, while calling for members of the military to receive a pay increase of 5 to 7 percent, depending on rank. All federal employees deserve a fair and competitive pay raise next year. The civilian workforce often works alongside their counterparts in the military to deliver vital government services to Americans—and they also deserve a raise that keeps up with the rising cost-of-living.
Failing to provide a fair and competitive pay increase makes it harder for employees to make ends meet as costs continue to rise and slashing agency budgets harms the delivery of critical government services that Americans rely on. NTEU will work with our allies on Capitol Hill to defeat these harmful proposals and ensure that federal employees are honored for their public service with fair pay raises and adequate resources for their agencies.