41.   Mike Mathis, a veteran referee who is negotiating for the union, maintained that the proposal would not raise referee salaries above umpire salaries in the long run.

42.   Money from this and other savings, the firefighters contend, should go to raise their salaries.

43.   Mexico has raised salaries and now appoints magistrates by examination.

44.   Ms. Messinger said she would work toward raising the salaries of teachers and police officers in New York City to suburban levels, presumably in return for contract concessions.

45.   Much of that went to raise teacher salaries.

46.   North Carolina raised salaries, supplied novice teachers with paid mentors, provided support services and gave financial rewards for teachers who achieved national certification.

47.   No one, however, has disputed that the plan will require tens of millions of dollars to add staff, raise salaries and expand contracts with private agencies.

48.   One option for firms is to raise salaries selectively.

49.   Political hacks whine that it is impossible to raise their salaries without triggering public anger.

50.   Picking up skills in one job that can be applied to the next is how many temps raise their salaries.