Latest BLS CPI Report Shows Easing of Inflation, But Seattle Outpaces All City Numbers

Latest BLS CPI Report Shows Easing of Inflation, But Seattle Outpaces All City Numbers

By Jim Cline and Kate Kremer

The latest inflation numbers were reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week. The numbers have been edging down and the December CPI numbers coincide with predictions that the CPI will continue to fall and return to normal over the next year.

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Part 9: Current Negotiation Issues and Trends — Recent Contract Settlements and the Impact of Timing of the Settlements

Part 9: Current Negotiation Issues and Trends — Recent Contract Settlements and the Impact of Timing of the Settlements

By Jim Cline and Kate Kremer

This article continues our series on recent contract settlement trends. It uses city police settlements as the data source, but these trends seem to apply generally to other public safety occupations. In this article we cover the impact of timing (when the contract was settled) on contract settlements.

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Part 8: Current Negotiation Issues and Trends — Does Geography Impact Settlements?

Part 8: Current Negotiation Issues and Trends — Does Geography Impact Settlements?

By Jim Cline and Kate Kremer

This article continues are series on recent contract settlement trends. It uses city police 2022 settlements as the data source, but these trends seem to apply generally to other public safety occupations. In this article we cover the impact of location on contract settlements.

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