1.   Homelessness has been on the increase for a long time.

2.   The announcement of a further pay increase for politicians provoked disapproving comments from the leader of the opposition party.

3.   The budget proposes a sharp fee increase for California community colleges that officials say would cut enrollment.

4.   The state is also threatening to fine the company and to block salary increases for its managers.

5.   The two sides are still at odds over a pay increase for airline pilots.

6.   Willis said the district had proposed salary increases for teachers at the midand upper level of the wage scale.

7.   He announced big tax increases for the next two financial years.

8.   Nevertheless, adjustments in the exchange rates from ECUs to national green currencies and changes to other payment arrangements resulted in effective increases for farmers.

9.   Its executive announced that it would seek substantial wage increases for its members, to compensate them for the inevitable rises in living costs.

10.   Upon taking office in November Zolotas immediately introduced price increases for many goods and services.