L.A. Unions wanted even more

Los Angeles unions are unhappy with the city:

To the chagrin of the city unions, the Department of Water and Power has agreed to give its 8,000 union workers a minimum 16.25 percent pay hike worth nearly $69 million over the next five years but the increases could balloon to 30 percent if inflation rises.

L.A.Daily News. Your tax increase is their pay raise.