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.
Manxman repairs expected to exceed £2.5m
The Steam Packet's flagship has been out of action since July
Treasury Minister: Taxpayer footing Manxman repair bill
Steam Packet has previously said it would be paying
Island's youngest ever MHK says he has 'a lot to prove'
Eighteen-year-old Daniel Davison elected in Glenfaba and Peel
"Clearly I'm a candidate" for chief minister - Chris Thomas
Douglas Central MHK re-elected for the fourth time