Theos-Talk Archives (February 1997 Message tl00057)

Several years ago, I brought up with the HQ the idea of publishing the
compensation of the five highest compensated individuals each year, just
like what is being done with all larger corporations. When such corporations
can do it, why not TSA?

The idea behind it is that if as is heard through grapevine, most of them
are paid minimal subsistence wages, it would bring to the attention of all
members the need to improve the wage conditions and some members who can
afford may come up with donations or other financial support.

But on the other hand, if the actual wages paid a very high in the *eyes* of
the membership, they are going to question why such high wages are paid and
the leadership has to provide convincing answers. Otherwise it will dry up
financial donations from the membership.

There is also the third issue. If most are just surviving in subsistence
wages and some are paid high wages, then the leadership has to explain to
those who are in subsistence wages why they are being paid so low. This is a
natural issue that should be addressed head on.

When I proposed the disclosure, the initial reaction from some of the Board
Members was very positive; But soon the HQ became very cool and nothing was
heard.

MKR

Again, it is this "unnecessary" secrecy (as refered to in 1900 letter from
Master KH) that is not productive and helpful to anyone but those who want
to keep these secrets as secrets.