National Senators Sanders, Durbin Tell President Federal Workers Deserve ‘Fair Wage’ by Gary Kopycinski on May 15, 2015 Gary Kopycinski Author More in National: Rep. Kelly Condemns FDA Approval of Flavored E-Cigarettes May 6, 2026 Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ban Slavery in Wisconsin February 24, 2026 Martha Washington’s Enslaved Maid Ona Judge Made a Daring Escape to Freedom – but the National Park Service Has Erased Her Story From Philadelphia Exhibit February 14, 2026 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) led an effort today to help low-wage federal contract workers get a pay raise.