D.C. Code § 1-602.06
On the date that the provisions of § 1-617.16 become operational and negotiations commence concerning compensation matters, all employees of the District government in the appropriate bargaining units under § 1-617.16, including those described in § 1-602.04, shall be subject to the procedures and provisions for establishing compensation provided in § 1-617.16: Provided, however, that no employee subject to the provisions of § 1-602.04 shall be reduced in actual pay, except in accordance with the provisions of subchapter XXIV of this chapter.
D.C. Code § 1-602.06
Merit system, effective date provisions, see § 1-636.02. Organization for personnel management, rules and regulations, see § 1-604.04. Rent stabilization program, rent administrator, qualifications and compensation, see § 42-3502.01. .