Interpreter shares story of making ends meet without a raise


I am a single mother of a four-year-old daughter and it is a stretch for me to support both of us.

The lack of a raise during a time of steep inflation has caused tangible results in my life. I have had to make decisions that I wish I didn’t have to make.

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Photo by David Bacon 2013
Chronicle worker Bradley Ramacher sees Hearst offer as a pay cut.  Photo by Mike Kepka 2013.

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CFI

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Maritime Council delegates enjoy lunch in the mess hall of the Liberty Ship. Photo by Kat Anderson 2013.

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CFI standing strong

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Yesterday Chronicle guild members took a walk-about on their break-time to discuss Hearst's offer to increase the costs of their family health care.  At least the sun was shining.  Photo by Gloria LaRiva 2013.

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