A panel discussion about developments in the Postal Service and its Unions, and what the parties expect of arbitrators.

The panelists discuss just cause in the Postal Service.

The evolution of the grievance procedures used by the Postal Service.

A discussion of the measures adopted by the U.S. and Canadian postal services to increase the effectiveness and reduce the incidence and costs of grievance disputes and arbitration.

An examination of the implications of using precedent – prior decisions – to resolve future disputes, particularly for the U.S. Postal Service….

The Postal Industry’s declining financial condition as affected the collective bargaining andarbitration processes, such as the consolidation and centralization of some labor relations functions, including the scheduling of arbitration hearings….