21st April 2010, 12:44 AM
Dirty Boy,
I think you are right about where the IFA is going, and not a moment too soon. I think any notion of the IFA working towards pay and conditions in the way a union would is actually very foolish as it also takes money from employers representing a irreconcilable conflict of interest. The IFA should focus on restricting access to the profession (in commercial practice), and setting standards for professional practice. Better market regulation and restricted access will help to address the wage issue up to a point. Unions can then argue about pay.
I think you are right about where the IFA is going, and not a moment too soon. I think any notion of the IFA working towards pay and conditions in the way a union would is actually very foolish as it also takes money from employers representing a irreconcilable conflict of interest. The IFA should focus on restricting access to the profession (in commercial practice), and setting standards for professional practice. Better market regulation and restricted access will help to address the wage issue up to a point. Unions can then argue about pay.
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