June 10, 2019

COLA RELEASE

A cost of living allowance is paid on the basis of 1 (one) cent per hour for each .125 increase in the Consumer Price Index (1981 = 100).

The Consumer Price Index for January 2019 was 269.9. The Consumer Price Index for April 2019 was 274.8. Therefore, the Cost of Living Allowance generated would be a increase of 39 cents.