51.   In some areas of the country, employers report that they are having to raise wages to lure skilled workers.

52.   In the factories, unions were being given the power to organize by majority vote, strengthening their power to raise wages.

53.   Indeed, history shows that trade boosts productivity, raising wages in America and, even faster, in previously low-wage countries like South Korea and Taiwan.

54.   It is also prompting arguments over whether the United States can force other nations into agreements that would require them to raise wages and protect the environment.

55.   Investors are concerned that the tight job market eventually will force employers to raise wages to attract workers.

56.   Janis-Aparicio said the ordinance provided another way to raise wages in a city where union-organizing drives among service employees have failed.

57.   Kerry pressed the case Friday when he told reporters he strongly disagrees with the notion that there would be significant job loss by raising the wage.

58.   Kohl also decided to raise eastern wages as close to western wages as possible.

59.   Many academics say they are pleased that Sweeney has focused on organizing more workers and raising the wages of low-paid workers.

60.   Many analysts fear that as prices soar, pressure will build to raise contract wages just as much.