Teachers received a 1 % rise last year, after two years of salary freezes, in line with the general 1 % pay cap across the public sector. (bbc.co.uk)
After all, this is the governor who in the middle of cuts three years ago urged voters to reject school budgets if teachers wouldn't take salary freezes. (b4njkids.org)
Large companies often do salary freezes, too, meaning raises can be few and far between. (topresume.com)