9th December 2008, 04:29 PM
I very muched enjoyed and agreed bobs thoughtful post... (I would comment only that suggesting that representing diverse people is a problem... is that not what groups like the IfA and PROSPECT not do?) That aside.. the concept of an independant lobby group.. one that can have representation and mandate.. is looking the way to go...
I kept stressing that this should not be an IfA or PROSPECT replacement.. and it seems that through the power of debate and discussion that a clearer picture of what and how is emerging.
As to it being 'BAJR' itself... that is also a tricky one... and I would perhaps prefer a BAJR supported group... one that is independant of, but fully supported by BAJR (ie me!) providing the logistics and info sharing that it would be about.. Playing to strengths. is quite right. Communication and Trust - use these.. and build on them. and work WITH... not AGAINST. I was absloutely in agreement with the phrase not them and us but us and us.
So a Federation - one that stands for those that need a unified and strong voice. :face-huh: - not a union.... not a professional organisation ... but one for the 'little guy' the digger the sole trader the independant specialsit, the student etc...
"Gie's a Job.."
Prof. 'Dolly' Parton
I kept stressing that this should not be an IfA or PROSPECT replacement.. and it seems that through the power of debate and discussion that a clearer picture of what and how is emerging.
As to it being 'BAJR' itself... that is also a tricky one... and I would perhaps prefer a BAJR supported group... one that is independant of, but fully supported by BAJR (ie me!) providing the logistics and info sharing that it would be about.. Playing to strengths. is quite right. Communication and Trust - use these.. and build on them. and work WITH... not AGAINST. I was absloutely in agreement with the phrase not them and us but us and us.
So a Federation - one that stands for those that need a unified and strong voice. :face-huh: - not a union.... not a professional organisation ... but one for the 'little guy' the digger the sole trader the independant specialsit, the student etc...
"Gie's a Job.."
Prof. 'Dolly' Parton