1st May 2007, 08:42 AM
I do agree with the incremental and sustainable rise. A reasonable rise over a period of 5 (or 3 years) to a 'what we are worth' level. Add to that an extended payscale, removing the tight bottom to top increase, which provide no real incentive to move up the tree. Add to that staff that are capable and "worth" the payrise. Where measurable and accessed skills are 'rewarded' - Can a digger take photos? Draw a Matrix? Do levelling? Set out a trench? Can a supervisor write a section report? manage people? Can a PO understand Development control ? Are they able to control small budgets? No the score about H&S etc.... What does it take to be a G3 digger? And what is that worth?
Training.... Professionalism ...... Pay Rates .... Integration into the whole -- Become a Historic Enviroment Professional.. one of many types...
Sounds sensible? With Govt. Support.. then it might just be.... we have to show where we fit into the Historic Env... whats in it for people who use our skills.
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu
Training.... Professionalism ...... Pay Rates .... Integration into the whole -- Become a Historic Enviroment Professional.. one of many types...
Sounds sensible? With Govt. Support.. then it might just be.... we have to show where we fit into the Historic Env... whats in it for people who use our skills.
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu