[CAUT] Reasonable job descriptions

[Jim Busby]

Jon,

With no true "credentials" that are universally recognized by administrators, and when there are ten mediocre techs  eager to accept CAUT positions at lower salaries, how are we supposed to "stand up" to upgrade the field? I'm not trying to be a jerk, and I'm not offended by your rather blunt statements below, because you're absolutely correct; we "deserve what we are metered out". But if we all did what Jeff did, would that force the issue with the institutions? Not necessarily! Precisely because of what you wrote below; "The attitude of the administration...Dime a Dozen"

Now, what is the solution? The options seem to be the following;

1.       Maintain the "status quo"

2.       Boycott, quit en masse, or otherwise show solidarity and force the issue

3.       Gradually upgrade each situation individually, one at a time

4.       Establish a CAUT credential as Eric, Fred and the CAUT committee is  trying to do.

5.       (A combination of the above #3 and #4)

My choice is #5; to push for a credential while trying to upgrade my own situation. I have been offered twice the money in the private sector, but that would mean I'd have to abandon the only place where I may be able to have some influence on the situation. It would be comparable to someone angrily quitting the union instead of staying in and trying to change it from within.

Now, I really respect Jeff and don't mean to say ill of him quitting, because he needed to quit for many reasons. I like it that he is so relieved and happy with what he's doing now. I have considered doing the same for years. But as I mentioned last month, this job is MUCH more than the salary represented. (My "20 reasons" post) But alas, I still long for more...

When Andrew Carnegie was asked "How much is the perfect wage? What should be the standard salary for anyone?" He responded, "I know the answer. Here is the salary that everyone should have; A little bit more."

Regards,
Jim Busby



From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jon Page
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 4:28 PM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: [CAUT] Reasonable job descriptions

If universities require so much experience
with concert level tech ability, then they should cough up the bucks and
pay for it.  Their reputation is on the line. There's got to be a way to
open these folks eyes to see what they have to lose, but I don't know what
it is.....

Why should they, their offers are being met by yourselves. JeffTanner
seems to be the only guy standing up to upgrade this very field.  Kudos.

If you don't have the tenacity to make it on your own in the private sector,
accept what your are metered out.

Personally I think it is disgraceful what is paid for piano technicians at a
caut setting where comparable administrative positions (bureaucrats)
receive a pay grade in multiple factors.

We just have not yet come into our own, just yet.

As long as 'become a piano tuner' is promoted on the back of a pack of matches,
what kind of credibility can there be.  Alright maybe exaggerated a bit, I haven't
actually seen the advert.  But you get my intention.   But that's the attitude
of the administration, Dime a Dozen.

Put in for more money. Get reclassified if it is a state pay grade. Why should
piano techs. Are p-techs on the same grade as custodians (janitors)?

Even Dr. Phil says, "(In ways) You tell people how to treat you."

Gotta go, have more to say...

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Regards,

Jon Page
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