Support Sunday openings
Naturally unions continue to fight on every front against Sunday openings (August 31, page 1) and John Webb’s letter (Stage Talk, August 17, page 8).
But surely, shift and rota systems can work at the National Theatre as in every other profession, particularly as the programme is played in repertoire?
Of course, the standard weekly wage in showbusiness should increase but can’t we set aside the Victorian systems of different rates for different days or shows? This was originally linked to Sunday church going but in our multi-cultural society, many different religions have different Sabbaths.
If rota systems require more staff then this is more jobs in the industry and it is surely better to spend the increased costs in this way than by complicated differentials in rates of pay.
Someone has to take a lead in this matter and it would be welcome for unions to lead rather than to bicker.
Lillian Cafferty
Rugby Road
West Worthing
West Sussex
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