6th October 2010, 06:32 PM
BillyPilgrim Wrote:I don’t think we are necessarily talking about strikes here. I don’t know about the Coalition of Resistance, but certainly union thinking is about constructing consensus, how to build alliances with communities outside the union family educate people about the impact of big cuts in public spending. This is certainly an approach archaeologists would do well to adopt. Rescue appear to be doing very well on this regard; taking the first step of documenting the effect of cuts (it’s hard to protest if you can’t be completely sure of what’s at risk). ....stand up and fight for it.
Well said Billy. I agree with every word.
There is much more that archaeologists can do other than go on strike. I think the essence of these coming campaigns (and at the end of the day those who will come out with the least losses) will be those people who fight, fight and continue to fight and to use all avenues and resources to keeep the campaigns in the public spotlight. True across the board, but particularly true for archaeology and heritage in general. I realise that some people are more committed than others and some will give up before the battle is even fought, but for some of us there are no options other than to join in. There is no position to fall back on other than what this damn career gives....
As someone greater and more famous than me said 'you have nothing to lose but your bonds of servitude' or something to that effect.....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...