Maybe. They get that we want a raise and communication. How they could completely leave out scope, let alone refuse to say that its a top priority for scope relief to be rolled back, should be alarming. Not chicken little alarming, but very concerning in any case.

Obviously we can get a raise if we gut scope more. Even allowing the ridiculous current amount is worth a temporary cookie a politico type can call a victory.

Scope > pay because without scope you can't get/keep pay.