Reform is key in future negotiations between government and unions.
That from MHK Alf Cannan as mediation is planned in the ongoing dispute over public sector pay.
Negotiations between the employers and employees side of the Whitley Council had been put on hold after a row.
Mr Cannan, the chairman of the employers side, says modernisation is vital.
DHA insists due 'risk management' done after claims double murderer allowed day out
Peter Newbery allegedly allowed out of prison for a 'beach day'
VJ Day: Nation pauses to remember the 'Forgotten Army'
On this day in 1945 Japan surrendered to allied forces
Ramsey Swing Bridge re-opening following repair work
Repair work on 133-year-old structure completed
Water usage 15% above average
According to recent calculations taken by Manx Utilities