Why are they not entitled to a COLA? I dont get the argument against it. In fact, if you read the article they got LESS of an increase than federal employees and the military is getting.
Unfortunaly though, this is a dual edges sword. On one hand, you have a job nobody would want if there was no personal financial benefit. On the other hand, people are doing it for the money and not for love of country. Its a no-win situation, but I certainally do not think COLAs are a problem.
And lastly, THIS IS NOT A RAISE. This is an adjustment in their salary to keep the buying power of their dollars constant.