A discussion of the major issues regarding arbitration in the health care industry. The article offers views by management, labor and an arbitrator, and a discussion of hypothetical cases.

The effects of various factors — market forces — the merger of hospitals — technological advances — on the employment of health care personnel – especially nurses – is discussed. Issues include job qualifications, job postings, pay practices, mandated overtime, and the end of the shortage of nurses. Director Sackman (Nurses Union) asserts that health …