The equal pay for work of comparable value movement forces reexamination not only of the processes of the merit system but also its outcomes. This study identifies key issues in equal pay for comparable work, potential civil service reforms, contextual dilemmas in implementation of change, and benchmarks against which progress might be gauged.
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