It could be that the full effect of a 'shortage' will become apparent in time. At the moment there is no surplus, thats for sure.
If there is can anyone offer advice on how to get the employers to acknowlege the fact and be forthcomming with reasonable,grown up, terms and conditions.
I have found that employers will admit within managerial circles that a shortage exists but will play down the potential problem at staff level. Obviously that is because any admission on their behalf provides a catalyst for higher salary demands and staff loss to higher paid units. If I were allowed to raise salaries significantly then I am sure I could poach staff from other units. However, that will be the last course of action that most managements will take.
The crunch will come when some units have to start restricting traffic flow.
Regards