Dude.....You totally SAID it!

On Tue, 16 Jan 1996, Paul Apodaca wrote:

> I agree that AAM needs to address these issues. They are conspicuous in
> their silence so far in this long discussion. Two years ago at the
> California Association of Museums meeting in San Diego there was an
> attempt to discuss the value of employees and the importance of their
> roles and value to the museum.  There was little enthusiasm for the topic
> at that time. I do think that the organizations that represent themselves
> as leaders and set standards should be concerned about the standards
> necessary for employees to be treated well by this profession.
> Accreditation should also mean that there is fair treatment of employees.
> Museums often are speaking with the split tongue when they allude to
> the maintenance of standards and professionality and then foster an
> atmosphere that does not hold directors and boards accountable for the
> fair treatment of employees who are generally highly qualified and dedicated.
>
> Paul Apodaca
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