14th November 2012, 01:58 PM
trowelfodder Wrote:Its not unrealistic its about making archaeologists take some responsibility for themselves! We can not make ourselves the victim we have to come out and say enough is enough! We are hurting ourselves and each other by not engaging. If people work for shit wages then companies will pay shit wages. Change will only come when we stand together and say enough is enough. Unionisation attempts has been met with a muted responce so choose your line
TF is absolutely right. We are not hapless victims here, much of the 'angst' in UK archaeology is as a result of self-abuse...er.....maybe I mean self-inflicted!!
Just seen on another 'channel' that Southampton City Council have announced the closure of their archaeology unit with the sad loss of 10 posts. Here is a perfect example of where other archaeologists could support SCC workers by refusing to take on work resulting from the closure. It would be heartening to see that happening, but I suspect the wolf (wolves) may already be at the door looking to pick up any scraps left behind...
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