8th June 2007, 11:03 AM
I think we are all in agreement with the points made here that pay minima are exactly that, the minimum decent living wage, whereas aspirational rates are in line with those that would allow us to buy houses in our chosen areas. The issue is that Prospect are limited to what they can do and BAJR, IFA, SCAUM and others are limited to what is supportable in statute and policy. BAJR's aspirational rates are the first step .... and a small above inflation increase year on year is the best way to achieve better rates of pay. An increase of 20% just isn't sustainable.