As we approach the 2024 Senate elections in Pennsylvania, it is essential that we rally behind the Democratic candidate who has proven his commitment to the people of the state time and time again. That candidate is none other than Bob Casey.

Bob Casey has been a strong voice for the people of Pennsylvania since he was first elected to the Senate in 2006. He has fought tirelessly to protect the rights of working families, support small businesses, and promote economic growth across the state. He has been a champion of healthcare reform, advocating for accessible and affordable healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.

Throughout his years in the Senate, Bob Casey has consistently prioritized the needs of his constituents over partisan politics. He has worked across the aisle to find common ground and pass legislation that benefits the people of Pennsylvania. He has also been a vocal advocate for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and civil rights.

As we look towards the future, it is crucial that we have leaders like Bob Casey in the Senate. He has proven time and time again that he has the experience, dedication, and passion to fight for the people of Pennsylvania and make a real difference in their lives.

So, let's come together and
show our support for Bob Casey as he runs for Senate in 2024. Together, we can
ensure that our voices are heard and that Pennsylvania continues to have a
strong and effective leader in the Senate.

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November 15, 2023

Casey, Cartwright Introduce Legislation to Address Pay Disparities Among Federal Workers

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8) introduced the Locality Pay Equity Act to help put an end to the persistent wage disparities at Tobyhanna Army Depot and Letterkenny Army Depot by requiring the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to treat all employees working at the same locations equally. “Every worker deserves to be treated fairly, regardless of pay schedule, and time has long past for us to address this issue at Tobyhanna and Letterkenny,” said Senator Casey. “These workers are serving our Nation and they deserve fair treatment from their government. This legislation would work to create a fairer compensation system and end these pay disparities.” “The hardworking men and women at Tobyhanna Army Depot work tirelessly to keep the American warfighter equipped with the best technology. From navigational equipment to missile guidance and control, Tobyhanna is a role model for American ingenuity,” said Congressman Matt Cartwright, co-chair of the bipartisan House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus. “But the outdated and unfair federal pay system has disadvantaged workers at Tobyhanna for years. Senator Casey and I agree that we should be doing all we can to support these workers — and that includes ensuring fairness in terms of pay. This common-sense fix will help do just that.” “Under current policy, there are significant and unjust pay gaps between federal employees under the Federal Wage System (FWS) and those on the General Schedule (GS). The issue stems from outdated FWS wage area boundaries, which were mostly drawn shortly after World War II, reflecting the locations of military installations at the time. However, GS locality boundaries are up to date and more accurate according to commuting rates and other job market considerations,” said Randy Erwin, National President of the National Federation of Federal Employees. “It is fundamentally unfair that federal employees working side-by-side, for the same employer, and in the same location, are paid different wages. It is time to end these pay inequities by guaranteeing pay parity with the Locality Pay Equity Act.” "Our local leaders across Pennsylvania know that Senator Casey is a champion for pay equality between our General Schedule and Wage Grade workers. It is only fair to provide each with the same locality area for base pay and retirement,” said Philip W. Glover, District 3?National Vice President of the American Federation of Government Employees (PA/DE). “We applaud Senator Casey for continuing this fight on behalf of the federal workforce." Currently, salaried employees at both facilities, served by the General Schedule (GS), are included in higher paying locality pay areas than their hourly employee counterparts, who are served by the Federal Wage System (FWS). The Locality Pay Equity Act would prohibit OPM from including more than one local wage area within a pay locality and ensure that no employee’s pay will be lowered because of these changes. The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Read more about the Locality Pay Equity Act here. ###

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