After a time there may probably be difficulty in dismissing persons who have done good service for ten years, but have declined in efficiency, unless there is a retiring allowance. They may be reluctant to retire; and, if so, it would be almost impossible to dismiss them, without some kind of provision. This is a difficulty which is encountered in every employment in which there is no such provision. Persons who can hardly be said to be disabled but who have become less efficient are retained, because, if dismissed, they have no means of livelihood.
I have consulted the best authorities upon these points; and I find the following general principles admitted:—
General Principles as to Wages and Pensions.
(1.) Same Salary at first.
(1.) At whatever age a Nurse enters the Service she shall begin with the same salary.
(2.) Same Annual rate of increase.
(2.) The annual rate of increase shall be the same for all ages of entrance.
(3.) Maximum Salary fixed.
(3.) The maximum salary shall not exceed £ .
(4.) Pension for Service after Ten Years.