Originally Posted by
wags3539
Why should the public care about how little we are paid, other than the fact that low pay is generally associated with attracting less qualified applicants. I accepted the rate, so I can live with the consequence of that decision. Do I think we need to increase the pay? Yes, but that needs to be taken care of during negotiations, and not through any form of government intervention.
You realize the government intervenes in your negotiations and holds your pay rates lower right now, right? Government intervention in your favor would only be fair or they should butt out of the negotiations.