8th December 2008, 01:50 PM
Quote:quote:BAJR as an organisation must be a confederation of those who are as yet unrepresented within British archaeology. Five categories present themselves:Not sure what the distinction is between the 'sole trader' and the 'freelancer'.
1. The sole trader
2. The freelancer
3. the specialist (the surveyor, ceramicist, geophysicist, finds specialist etc.)
4. student
5. the employee (which would be best done in partnership with Prospect)
I am not sure in what way any of these groups are 'as yet unrepresented within British archaeology'.
All of them can, if they choose, be represented in and by the IfA as a professional body, while employees can, if they choose, be represented by Prospect as a union.
Quote:quote:I cannot stress enough that this is not a challenge to the IfA or Prospect or any other existing organisationIn the light of my comment above, I don't really think there is a gap in the availability of representation. What there is, is a substantial proportion of the population that, for whatever reason, chooses not to be represented by the existing bodies.
There is a huge overlap between the Principles set out and those of the IfA.
Therefore, while a BAJR Federation may not be intended as a challenge to the IfA or anyone else, that is what it would effectively become - an alternative to the IfA, pitching for the same type of membership on the basis of very similar aims, objectives and principles.
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