15-20% raise, that is so out of line. I'm theorizing there is a lot in it for the union, some here but lots of government employees. Think about it, the union plays off other workers, such as Portland. They get the raises here, then Portland union (same union) that Eugene got a raise, we need a raise and around the merry go round we go. Every union representing government worker all get raises. Don't like their wages, go out and get a job in the private  sector.