Federal government steps in: salaries for US employees in Germany secured!

Federal government steps in: salaries for US employees in Germany secured!

A budget freeze in the USA is having far-reaching consequences that also have international implications. Several US airlines, including United, Delta and JetBlue, are donating free food to airport employees during the shutdown. This measure supports TSA employees, Customs and Border Protection officers, and FAA employees. The airlines have already provided meals at major hubs such as Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington to support employees during this difficult time. The shutdown has now lasted for around four weeks, which has resulted in many federal employees having to work unpaid or even being sent on forced leave, as is the case star reported.

But not only in the USA, many employees in this country are also faced with challenges. Around 12,000 civilian employees of the US armed forces in Germany are affected by the budget dispute. Because of the shutdown, these employees are at risk of losing wages, which is why the federal government plans to initially advance their salaries. For this purpose, an unscheduled expenditure of around 43 million euros will be initiated, such as daily news reported. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has assured that salaries will continue to be paid, and the Prime Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander Schweitzer, also thanked the federal government for the quick response.

Solidarity with employees in Germany

The salaries of around 11,000 affected employees of the US armed forces in Germany are to be temporarily covered by the federal government until clarification is reached with the USA. Experts see this as a sign of solidarity with the US armed forces and their civilian personnel. The ver.di union has welcomed the federal aid and sees it as a positive signal for social responsibility. However, there is one crucial aspect to this relief: salaries were normally released by the US authorities, but this has not been released since the budget freeze began on October 1st, reports Time.

While some workers in essential areas, such as infrastructure, are not affected by the furloughs, U.S. military civilian employees working in logistics, supply and security must cover their living expenses during the loss of pay. The state government of Rhineland-Palatinate supports the payment of salaries and sees a payment obligation towards the employees. Ultimately, the federal labor market, as well as U.S. employees in Germany, were hit hard, and despite these special circumstances, economic stability must be maintained. However, salary uncertainty remains a critical point in the current financial landscape.