I have never contributed to this discussion list before, but feel
the need today as this is something that has been increasingly
frustrating me. It frustrates me that we pay subscriptions, pay to
submit our PDR's, and then have our subscriptions increased to an
association that has no power whatsoever. (And am I right in
thinking that if we cease to be members of CILIP for any time then
our chartership is taken away - even though we have gained the
qualification?)
I strongly believe in the power of unions, and believe our profession
misses out on a union campaigning for our specific cause. To be
expected to have a Masters and then be offered some of the salaries
that are advertised in appointments is diabolical and insulting.
I am quite horrified to learn that CILIP are sitting on people's
PDR's even though they have paid money to submit them, and then have
the nerve to claim the importance of chartership.
Thanks
Katie Barney
On Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:16:23 +0100 Georgina Spencer
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> Absolutely Owen why not?
>
> After all they put salary recommendations on their website but they
> don't actually do anything to support us in reaching those levels.
>
> ------- Forwarded message follows -------
> From: Owen C Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
> To: "'Georgina Spencer'" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: RE: PDR marking procedures
> Date sent: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:11:28 +0100
>
> I too wonder sometimes what they actually do for us. They don't seem to do
> anything to improve working conditions or pay for instance.
>
> Here's a suggestion - how about a camapaign for CILIP to affilate to the
> TUC?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Georgina Spencer [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 9:53 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: PDR marking procedures
>
>
> Dear all,
>
> I would just like to support the email that Lisa sent to the list.
>
> I believe many of us feel let down by our so called professional
> body. We work hard to meet their deadlines and this then appears
> to be for nothing. I pay my membership fees and have paid the
> money to have my PDR marked (although obviously I will now have
> to wait until next month for this to happen) and what do I get in
> return? Well, frankly it would appear very little.
>
> I too will receive a pay rise when chartered. Unfortunately this will
> then mean a higher subscription rate for a service that so far seems
> to be sadly lacking in all respects.
>
> Thank you
>
> Georgina Spencer.
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> Georgina Spencer
> Assistant Librarian
> Hollings Library
> Manchester Metropolitan University
> Old Hall Lane
> Manchester M14 6HR
>
> Tel: 0161 247 6119
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