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cost-of-living allowance

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  1. A wage increase to help workers keep up with inflation.


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After Mack workers voted down the deal, the UAW sent a strike notice to the company saying "many topics" remain at issue, including wage increases, cost-of-living allowance, job security and wage progression.

From Reuters Oct. 9, 2023

Mr. Fain said talks are continuing with all three companies but acknowledged “productive” conversations with Stellantis on issues including a cost-of-living allowance and the right to strike over plant closures.

From Washington Times Sep. 29, 2023

We’re also looking at reinstatement of cost-of-living allowance.

From Seattle Times Feb. 2, 2023

King Abdullah also ordered the creation of 1,200 jobs in supervision programs and made permanent a 15 percent cost-of-living allowance for government employees, according to the statement.

From BusinessWeek Feb. 23, 2011

At the same time, neither side is pushing hard for any cuts in the cost-of-living allowance for entitlements, which would rankle too large a constituent group.

From Time Magazine Archive

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