Company I used to work for haven't had a pay rise for 8 years. If they finally get one, the cost of our product will increase the cost of the food people need to eat. People don't realise the effect of large pay rises.
It's not like the bin men are on the [poverty line](https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/glasgow-bin-man-salary-SRCH_IL.0,7_IM1145_KO8,15.htm)