I find this absolutely infuriating. I have worked for a local authority for the past 8 years for a low wage that hasn't changed one bit for the entire duration. The excuse always given is government cutbacks etc means no rises this year. Most years we seem to be re-applying to keep our jobs. I get paid considerably less than the rise they are asking for. Greedy .......s all of them who have no idea what its like living on a low wage.