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The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the renewal of the DoD Wage Committee. This committee, functioning under federal regulations, is responsible for making recommendations related to wage surveys and pay schedules within the department. The committee is composed of five members, including representatives from major labor organizations, serving terms of up to four years. Members are appointed to provide balanced and fair judgment without compensation, except for travel reimbursements, and the public can submit written statements for consideration.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued an interim final rule allowing the collection of wage data for the Federal Wage System through various methods such as phone, mail, and electronic means, rather than just in-person visits. This rule aims to provide more flexibility in gathering accurate wage data amidst challenges posed by COVID-19. The rule was implemented based on recommendations from the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee and a request from the Department of Defense. Public comments are invited on this change until March 31, 2021, but the rule is already in effect temporarily due to urgency.

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced upcoming meetings of the Department of Defense Wage Committee (DoDWC) that will be held from January to April 2025. These meetings, scheduled on various Tuesdays, are closed to the public as they might reveal confidential trade secrets or financial information. The purpose of the meetings is to review and discuss wage surveys and schedules for both appropriated and non-appropriated fund areas for blue-collar employees in the DoD. Interested parties can submit written statements to the Designated Federal Officer, but must do so at least five business days before the specific meeting discussing their topic of interest.