The deal included a 19% pay raise over the life of the contract with 10% upon ratification. There also was a $3,500 ratification bonus, no increase in weekly health care contributions, increased annual lump sum payments for retirees and a $1,000 annual 401(k) lump sum to offset health care costs for employees who don’t get health insurance after retirement.
Anyone find the context free articles off-putting (offense intended for author, not OP.)? Percentage increases are easy to speak about, but useless. 10% more of jack shit is still jack shit.