22nd February 2014, 10:32 PM
I don't want to see any archaeologists lose their job, but archaeology is a relatively small market and there seems to be an over supply of contractors and individuals vying for work. That would be the case whether there was an IfA, a chartered IfA or no IfA. Its not possible unless there is a franchise or geographical monopoly for any contractor, big or small to guarantee a share of the market. Should we deny sponsors the right to choose? Should we deny curators the right to insist upon quality control? All I know is, and I have said it several time in this thread, the IfA can neither engineer nor promote a closed shop....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...