13th January 2009, 11:44 AM
One of the biggest problems in archaeology, is the conveyor belt effect of a raft of new grads every year. They are often desperate for a job, particularly given the debts people are forced to take on at uni these days. This often means, that they are understandably more prepared to put up with a raw deal than more experienced diggers. By a "raw deal" I mean things like, no toilets, deductions from pay for accomadation, lack of holiday pay etc. Many new grads aren't even aware of their rights. This makes new grads particularly attractive to some units. Not to mention the lower pay levels that they are more willing to accept.
This scheme, will worsen this situation.
This scheme, will worsen this situation.