Letter to DOJ Annual Pay Review
Dear Director Wilkinson:
On behalf of the National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys (NAAUSA), representing the interests of the over 6,000 Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) working in the 94 U.S. Attorney Offices, we write regarding your upcoming Annual Pay Review for Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
At the beginning of this year, federal employees received a 2.2% cost-of-living pay increase. However, the Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 7% in December 2021. In effect, federal employees, including Assistant United States Attorneys are suffering a 4.8% pay cut because their purchasing power has eroded against increased prices. …
