11.   Delta has offered to raise pilot pay to the top of the industry, but other contentious issues remain on the table.

12.   Delta recently said it would raise pay for the mechanics and start reviewing pay for other worker groups annually.

13.   Employers in the Chicago and Richmond districts appeared to have the most trouble filling jobs and were being forced to raise pay accordingly.

14.   Employers seeking to fill some of those lower-paying jobs have expanded benefits or raised pay to stay competitive.

15.   He favors deploying an anti-missile defense system as well as raising pay and improving conditions for men and women in uniform.

16.   He said he tried, unsuccessfully, to convince New Orleans officials to raise police pay.

17.   If so, try to get a commitment to raise your pay in the future.

18.   Many economists argue that the laws of supply and demand mean that raising the pay for low-income workers will reduce the demand for those workers.

19.   Many officers and commanders say the city could solve a giant chunk of its morale problem by raising pay.

20.   Most believe that an increase in the minimum will reduce employment a small amount while raising pay for the majority of low-wage workers who keep their jobs.