26th January 2013, 08:59 AM
Fascinating breakdown. Thanks for that. Though I realise it is even more complicated - and will include funding for bursaries etc.
Perhaps it is not good to look at a negative collapse of RO scheme... as that also helps no-one. We have to move forward not backwards. this is why we also have to campaign for minima retention. Only a few days left. so please do send that email - share this news. it is simple to do and important.
All it needs is a comment that you - as an archaeologist - want to see the retention of minima with the understanding that this is not a rate, but rather a protection from poorer pay. the Benchmark 2008 report already explains the 16-37% disparity in salary rates.
In relation to the legal challenge.. as Kevin suggests... ask what it is, who is bringing it, or threatening to as this is a challenge to you as an IfA member. remember - the IfA is the membership. So somebody is threatening You with legal action unless they can pay you less. I would be pretty miffed about that.
make sure you are clear and polite ( I know you will ) and this goes to the Council and prospect.
Do not suggest kicking people out, nor demand action, not complain about the "Ifa" - just stick to the issue.
we do NOT want to see the minima removed. we do NOT understand the nature of the legal challenge or the advice the IfA has received
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Perhaps it is not good to look at a negative collapse of RO scheme... as that also helps no-one. We have to move forward not backwards. this is why we also have to campaign for minima retention. Only a few days left. so please do send that email - share this news. it is simple to do and important.
All it needs is a comment that you - as an archaeologist - want to see the retention of minima with the understanding that this is not a rate, but rather a protection from poorer pay. the Benchmark 2008 report already explains the 16-37% disparity in salary rates.
In relation to the legal challenge.. as Kevin suggests... ask what it is, who is bringing it, or threatening to as this is a challenge to you as an IfA member. remember - the IfA is the membership. So somebody is threatening You with legal action unless they can pay you less. I would be pretty miffed about that.
make sure you are clear and polite ( I know you will ) and this goes to the Council and prospect.
Do not suggest kicking people out, nor demand action, not complain about the "Ifa" - just stick to the issue.
we do NOT want to see the minima removed. we do NOT understand the nature of the legal challenge or the advice the IfA has received
SPREAD the WORD