US Railroad workers going to be free to seek "self help" this Friday. The last PEB recommended a 25% raise and if Congress acts, this will probably be what they get. (devil in the details)

US Military currently counseling active duty soldiers on how to apply for food stamps because wages aren't keeping up with inflation. Even with their government CPI adjusted wage hikes, WSJ estimates their real purchasing power has gone down 12.5% (https://www.wsj.com/articles/inflati...ps-11662405897)

A 30% raise DOS for pilots seems eminently reasonable.