13th February 2006, 02:21 PM
I've put up my thoughts of validation etc. on another thread in the IFA section as it is a bit off topic.
I would have thought that the number of graduates getting jobs at the moment is the same as ever - i.e. filling up the number of jobs available. I certainly havn't heard of any shortfalls.
In terms of union fees - mine were about 8p a month when unwaged which I could just about afford!
The first proper commercial job I got in 1990 required a minimum 2 years excavation experience, so restricting access to the profession wouldn't necessarily increase wages.
What would increase wages is everyone actively aggittating etc for higher wages, rather than waiting for someone else to do it for them out of the kindness of their hearts!
I would have thought that the number of graduates getting jobs at the moment is the same as ever - i.e. filling up the number of jobs available. I certainly havn't heard of any shortfalls.
In terms of union fees - mine were about 8p a month when unwaged which I could just about afford!
The first proper commercial job I got in 1990 required a minimum 2 years excavation experience, so restricting access to the profession wouldn't necessarily increase wages.
What would increase wages is everyone actively aggittating etc for higher wages, rather than waiting for someone else to do it for them out of the kindness of their hearts!