Raise in new contract

Coldworld

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I'll say that @textat3 is completely unreasonable with his $20 demands, but you two are selling us short here. "People don't realize what our benefits cost" is accurate, but many of us do. What also isn't being considered with that is the 20% - 30%+ increases being negotiated with companies across the nation who also pay a ton into HWP. $8.50ish is 20% over the life of the contract. $3.50 up front plus another $5 over 4 years is the absolute least we deserve, along with standard HWP increases like so many others are getting. I'm a reasonable guy, but if these less profitable companies can afford it, I'm getting mine. Especially after the way we were treated in 2020 and 2021. I see your point, but don't sell yourselves/us short.
I said 10 bucks over 5 years and you said 8.50.who’s selling short here. I say 15 bucks in 5 years
 
What would you like to see in wage increases for 5 years?
I'd like to see 20% ($8.50ish) with a significant bump in pension. I'm not stuck on a dollar amount, I'm a realist and will look at the whole package. There are many factors that I will consider when this TA comes out, but that's my baseline as I sit (with my first two beers) today.
 

Coldworld

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Don't tell me 50 bucks an hour or you will be correct
May the Lord bless your crippled soul then. I’ll go grab the special delivery walker with the diad holder and basket on front…and the big rubber monster truck tires.

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