27th September 2012, 10:21 PM
I suspect that Chartered status would fossilise the position of the IfA as regards its non-union status. For the trade unions to move closer to the ideal of professional associations would I think require a change in primary legislation or a change in their registered status under trade union legislation. This would almost certainly result in them ceasing to be able to undertake certain activities. As neither of those two scenarios is likely, I imagine that the 'distance' between the IfA and the archaeological trade unions would remain exactly the same.
Doesn't mean of course that they couldn't co-ordinate their separate functions towards a common goal, perhaps the creation of a well rewarded, secure. legally defined and ethically strong profession....but again I suspect for this to be effective, the lead would have to come from a ground swell amongst members of the profession rather than diktat from our representative bodies....
Doesn't mean of course that they couldn't co-ordinate their separate functions towards a common goal, perhaps the creation of a well rewarded, secure. legally defined and ethically strong profession....but again I suspect for this to be effective, the lead would have to come from a ground swell amongst members of the profession rather than diktat from our representative bodies....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...