Pay
Jayand,
Please read my post. I have nothing against Techies getting paid a good wage. If that meant they got more money because they contributed more than everyone else then fine.
It is also a fact that if wages are better in civi street then a lot of people will leave regardless.
But, in today's environment it has been judged that a percentage of other trades contribute in a valuable way justifying in a higher pay band. If that means they are paid the same as Techies then what is the problem. No Techie has lost money or any conditions they have.
Will techies only feel more valued when they can look down on someone else knowing they earn more?