1st February 2010, 11:09 PM
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itto. At least one RO is bold enough to be loud.Congratulations MOLA.
One issue that strikes me as a profound mistake (not entirely in with the spirit of the post...) is the IFA stated aim of raising the value of archaeology in the construction industry and the wider commercial environment. What happened to raising the value of archaeology in the hearts and minds of the public? Are we saying here that archaeology only has value in the sphere of construction and commerce? Back on topic...... it goes without saying that a minimum wage and all the bells and whistles of employment previously denied to archaeologists is a hugely welcome development. That said, I believe that there are other players to thank before platitudes are exclusively offered to one organisation alone. I too support the concept of RO`s but with the caveat that they are monitored and policed in a pro-active way to avoid a situation similar to that where white-van man regardless of the many federation stickers plastered on the vehicle is just a white-van man unfettered by effective peer-review.
With advances in wage minimums and health/safety/welfare provision, could we finally be seeing the beginnings of the perception of archaeology as a profession? Whatever next!?
itto. At least one RO is bold enough to be loud.Congratulations MOLA.One issue that strikes me as a profound mistake (not entirely in with the spirit of the post...) is the IFA stated aim of raising the value of archaeology in the construction industry and the wider commercial environment. What happened to raising the value of archaeology in the hearts and minds of the public? Are we saying here that archaeology only has value in the sphere of construction and commerce? Back on topic...... it goes without saying that a minimum wage and all the bells and whistles of employment previously denied to archaeologists is a hugely welcome development. That said, I believe that there are other players to thank before platitudes are exclusively offered to one organisation alone. I too support the concept of RO`s but with the caveat that they are monitored and policed in a pro-active way to avoid a situation similar to that where white-van man regardless of the many federation stickers plastered on the vehicle is just a white-van man unfettered by effective peer-review.
With advances in wage minimums and health/safety/welfare provision, could we finally be seeing the beginnings of the perception of archaeology as a profession? Whatever next!?