22nd February 2010, 11:09 PM
I do not think increased pay will lead to a decrease in standards. In fact better pay (along with improved welfare facilities) will lead to a better motivated and professional workforce. By having a proper timetable for change, RO's will have time to adjust there tenders accordingly.
This pay increase should be coupled with improved welfare standards and a proper career structure.
This current recession has led to many units reducing welfare facilities, such as toilets, access to hot water and cabins. I remember a couple years ago a couple of years ago some units started bringing in heaters (pretty standard on the majority of building sites) for the winter months.
This pay increase should be coupled with improved welfare standards and a proper career structure.
This current recession has led to many units reducing welfare facilities, such as toilets, access to hot water and cabins. I remember a couple years ago a couple of years ago some units started bringing in heaters (pretty standard on the majority of building sites) for the winter months.