10th March 2010, 09:55 AM
Interesting question, and indeed representation was hoped for and asked for. AS it turned out the person who could have done so was unable to - perhaps they will be able to make the next one. No exclusion policy was in place, anyone was free to come, however some were unable. Free travel was offered as well, to ensure that it was as open as possible. It is true that PROSPECT have an archaeology branch, however - UNISON also covers many archaeologists, UNITE also represents archaeologists (at Trent and Peak for example) and there is of course PCS which has over 400 heritage related members. the intention is to link these groups together in such a way that they represent archaeology together. with a national committee. IT would also mean that as a UNITE member - you could go to a PROSPECT rep, if they were the one that was within the company, and visa versa. it is all about that word that seems to escape us in archaeology cooperation and working towards a common good that is not just concerned with the self and what can I get out of it.
Appreciate the question Oz, as it does give the chance to say..
a) a rep from PROSPECT was asked
b) this is not about re-inventing a wheel, it is about getting the wheel moving.
Appreciate the question Oz, as it does give the chance to say..
a) a rep from PROSPECT was asked
b) this is not about re-inventing a wheel, it is about getting the wheel moving.