Um, I don't know how to break this to you Ivan, but in the private sector cost of living increases don't exist.
exactly my point, 8-ball - it's not like we crewel-teachers and our hate-mongering unions have been living higher on the hog then ye of the great unEnlightened
so....no private employers ever adjust their pay for COLA or longevity of service you say?
All wrapped up in the concept of job performance. An idea your WEA pals can't seem to stomach.