Department of Defense Wage Committee Notice of Closed Federal Advisory Committee Meetings
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The U.S. Department of Defense is announcing a series of closed meetings of the DoD Wage Committee scheduled between March and June 2026. These meetings, held via Microsoft Teams, review wage survey results, establish and adjust wage schedules for blue-collar employees in both appropriated and non-appropriated fund areas across numerous U.S. locations. The committee provides recommendations on wage schedules and special pay rates. Meetings on March 17 and March 31, 2026 occurred without the standard 15-day public notice due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer, with the notification requirement waived. All meetings are closed to the public under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and related regulations.
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Key Changes
- Closed meetings held on March 17, 2026 (10am-12pm) and March 31, 2026 (10am-11am) with waived 15-day public notification requirement
- Upcoming closed meetings: April 14 (10am-11:30am), April 28 (10am-10:30am), May 12 (10am-11:30am), May 26 (10am-10:30am), June 9 (10am-11am)
- Review of 30+ wage schedules and survey specifications for locations including Florida (multiple counties), Nevada, California, New York, Ohio, and others
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
Hold DoD Wage Committee meetings on the scheduled dates: March 17, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.), March 31, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.), April 14, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.), April 28, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.), May 12, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.), May 26, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.), and June 9, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) via Microsoft Teams
Ensure all scheduled meetings are closed to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and 41 CFR 102-3.140 and 102-3.155
Provide public notification at least 15 calendar days in advance of Federal Advisory Committee meetings, except where waived by the Advisory Committee Management Officer per 41 CFR 102-3.150(b)
Review wage survey results and establish/adjust wage schedules for blue-collar employees in appropriated and non-appropriated fund areas across specified U.S. locations during committee meetings
Provide independent advice and recommendations on the conduct of wage surveys and establishment of wage schedules for all appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employee areas