They're asking lawmakers for a big raise in pay and also in school funding. (npr.org)
Healthcare costs have been rising steadily for years, sometimes at a rate that exceeds raises in pay. (trustedchoice.com)
Second, when you give out positives — whether it is a pat on the back or a raise in pay — if you give them equally to all performers, then you end up punishing the best performers. (entrepreneur.com)