15th January 2010, 04:44 PM
Yes I feel we do need a unionised workforce, in my mind it is the best way to improve archaeologist pay and conditions in the long run. The way some units treat their staff is terrible. Having been talking to others who are not archaeologists but have have jobs that also involve spening lots of time on away work in B&B's and such like, they tell me our conditions seem exploitive and laughable! It gets hard trying to remain upbeat and defend your profession all the time!