Read more raise stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/39150/raise.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 8:25:13 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/64482/s-african-world-cup-laborers-end-strike.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSouth African construction workers tasked with building facilities for the 2010 World Cup today called off their week-long strike after 15 hours, clearing a major obstacle in the country’s preparations to host to the world’s most watched sports competition, AFP reports. Construction firms agreed to give the roughly 70,000...http://www.newser.com/story/64482/s-african-world-cup-laborers-end-strike.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 15 Jul 2009 14:09:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62695/in-lieu-of-bonuses-citi-gives-i-bankers-50-raises.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCitigroup will raise salaries for investment bankers and traders as much as 50% to offset a steep falloff in bonus pay and keep the company’s compensation package competitive, Bloomberg reports. Other employees, like those in the consumer banking section, will receive smaller raises. Citi, which took $45 billion in federal...http://www.newser.com/story/62695/in-lieu-of-bonuses-citi-gives-i-bankers-50-raises.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 24 Jun 2009 12:38:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54467/times-cuts-salaries-jobs-post-offers-more-buyouts.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe economic crisis and outdated business models are forcing steep cuts at three venerable news organizations. The New York Times today announced a 5% pay cut for all employees, who were offered 10 extra days off as compensation, "in a spirit of shared sacrifice and as a way to otherwise...http://www.newser.com/story/54467/times-cuts-salaries-jobs-post-offers-more-buyouts.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 26 Mar 2009 13:17:17 CDT