8th November 2012, 09:45 PM
Quote:In defense of companies which do not pay what they charge for staff I imagine that there is a much higher running cost than we have. A home office with minimal additional costs will find it easier to pay more than a company with salaried staff, a large office, company vehicles etc. Although we also don't have the ability to do do large projects which would gain the highest profits.........
That is something that must be remembered.
And where I am heading is a suggestion that
1) there is a rise of 1.7% rise to minimum rates at lower end. a freeze above G4
2) a firm dated commitment to both a rise well above the previous rates. between 5-8%
3) a telescoping of grades to allow a larger spread of grades.
4) AND a commitment to skill based pay rates - no more general pay for site staff. you are paid your worth.
This allows the companies to stabilise - it allows PROSPECT to step up to the mark... and allows people to consider their positions...
IT also requires fieldstaff to refuse to work for contractors who pay sub minima rates as they will always be able to undercut, and thus drive down prices,
A commitment by all to work together. and a timescale to do it. One that is not negotiable.. no more... "time is not right"
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