Arlyn Danielson said:

     "National salary standards based on experience,
     educational background, and skills would directly
     benefit applicants- who could use the standards as
     leverage in negotiating a salary based on what they are
     worth."

     Response:

     If AAM can establish an industry wide code of ethics,
     it certainly could do something with salaries.  The
     excuse that we're too diverse is weak.  If AAM did a
     survey which indicated that the average curator with a
     graduate degree made $xxx/month, I could use that data
     to push my management, board, and legislature to raise
     salaries.  Even a review of entry level position
     starting wages by geographic area would be helpful.  We
     don't need a "standard" which we'll be penalized if we
     don't meet, we need some ammunition to use in the fight
     for better wages.

     As usual, just my opinion.

     Chris Dill

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