1.   Although transit workers are state employees, municipal unions are likely to demand similar wage raises.

2.   For those with jobs, high unemployment has kept a lid on wage raises and prompted them to save rather than splurge.

3.   For those with jobs, high unemployment has kept a lid on wage raises and prompted them to save rather than spend.

4.   Record unemployment has also forced labor unions to accept modest wage raises in return for preserving jobs.

5.   The Bundesbank said companies may not be confident that a period of improved corporate earnings, low interest rates and moderate wage raises will continue.

6.   Bus and tram workers demanding wage raises and job security went on strike for a second day Wednesday in the city of Szczecin after new talks with officials failed.

7.   The wage raise is effective Saturday.

8.   The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions is demanding price reductions and wage raises to meet cost of living increases, citing government mismanagement as the cause of economic hardships.

9.   However, while placing an effective cap on wage raises, Li also announced measures to ensure the successful implementation of a minimum-wage system mext year.

10.   Zwickel this week proposed a wage raise limited to inflation on condition the employers help create jobs.