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The arbitration of disputes over subcontracting

Analyzing the small number of arbitration decisions then published on the subject (64), the author finds few consistent themes – and attributes this to inconsistency in the behavior of the…

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Merging seniority lists

An examination of the criteria for merging seniority lists. The following criteria are examined: (1) the surviving-group principle; (2) length-of-service principle; (3) follow-the-work principle; (4) the absolute-rank principle; (5) the…

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The art of opinion writing

The attributes of a well-written arbitration decision are described.

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A review of the growth of labor arbitration and or membership in the Academy, and of the role of the parties in shaping the arbitration process to meet their needs….

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Nexus in the context of off-duty misconduct cases. A valid nexus between the off-duty misconduct and the status of the grievant as an employee must be demonstrated by the employer….

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