Article updated: 1/28/2013 4:53 AM

Why Metra approved raises for some employees

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Maybe your Metra conductor deserves a raise, especially if he holds the train for you, but what about that auditor?

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Leaving the past behind is costing Metra a pretty penny. It's not just about paying the management consultants - it's about paying for the changes the consultants recommend - like raises for employees that will cost about $3.6 million. We dig into more details of significant pay raises that were approved last week amidst economic austerity elsewhere.

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