The classic discussion of past practice. When does a customary way of doing things become a binding contractual obligation and when may it be changed? Several answers to those questions…

A discussion of hearing procedures and the rules of evidence. [See also the transcript of the open discussion, 1966 page 110.]

Edited transcript of 2-hour workshop on the committee report (discussed at 1966 p. 86) with audience questions and comments

Edited transcript of discussion, identifying areas of agreement and disagreement in the reports and workshops of the four tripartite committee reports and workshops contained in this 1966 volume: presented by…

Edited transcript of one of four concurrent workshops on papers presented at pages 47 and 67

Examination of the necessity of a code of professional responsibility for labor arbitrators that would address competency, impartiality, expedition, and expense. Since many arbitrators are not members of the Academy…

Arbitrator Elson suggests that the length of opinions be reduced by omitting reiteration of the CBA at length; omitting a full restatement of the parties’ positions but, instead, explaining their…

A survey of the knowledge and experience of judges, advocates, and arbitrators, as to how their decisions come into being and how they are shaped by their respective institutional frameworks….

The court’s power in the interpretation and enforcement of CBAs is far greater than that of arbitrators. The judges on our panel have little difficulty in accepting the narrow scope…

The primary consideration in advising an employer whether to defend or settle a grievance headed for arbitration is the advocate’s estimate of the probable outcome. In this respect, arbitration is…