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Originally posted by kilter: ↑

Facts... About 4% of US Federal spending goes on non-defence public workers. Yep with all this fanfair and worse - they may be able to reduce that 4% by a little. Big deal.
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Federal worker compensation (wages and benefits) accounts for roughly 8% of total federal spending.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Total Federal Spending:
In 2023, the US federal government spent approximately $6.7 trillion.
Compensation for Federal Workers:
This includes wages and benefits for both defense and non-defense federal employees, totaling around 8% of the total spending.
Defense vs. Non-Defense:
Of the compensation for federal workers, 56% goes to defense workers (uniformed and civilian), while the remaining 44% goes to non-defense workers.
Federal Workforce Size:
The federal government employs around 3.8 million people, including both defense and non-defense workers.
Other Major Spending Categories:
Transfers to individuals and businesses account for 48% of federal spending, while mandatory spending (like Social Security and Medicare) accounts for 59.8%.

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They ARE a bunch of flogs.

but not as bad as the victorian government public service.

they deserve to be sacked, 80per cent at least.

all the luvvies can go down the yarra. they offer no benefit whatsoever.

sack em all
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