“Somewhere, a family is facing a tough decision: Should we pay the heat bill or fix the car? Buy new shoes or put more food on the table? How do we afford the new training program that will lead to a better job or the safe, quality childcare program where children thrive?”
The employees you’re asking for money are asking these exact questions after receiving 3% raises in an 8.3% inflation year, dipshits. You’re barking up the wrong tree.