The author reviews the accomplishments of the Academy over its first ten years and urges the organization to make further contributions to the parties and the process. The accomplishments include…
The development of qualified new arbitrators
Paul M. Herzog, Frederick R. Livingston, Ralph T. Seward, William E. Simkin
January 1, 1962 Proceedings Database
A discussion of the problems involved in developing new arbitrators. Issues of training, certification, potential blacklisting, apprenticeship, the role of the appointing agencies and of the National Academy are considered.
A discussion of the problems inherent in reconciling the static language of the collective bargaining agreement with the pressures for industrial change and development. The author discusses the problems associated…
The author humorously foretells the events of the first proceeding ever conducted by an Electronic Hearing Officer, the selection of arbitrators by computer and computerization of the decision-making process. The…
Seward suggests that the true measure of the progress of arbitration is not solely in the body of opinions but in the development of the institution itself, as an orderly…
For David P. Miller
Benjamin Aaron, Richard I. Bloch, Lewis M. Gill, Clare B. McDermott, Harry H. Platt, Ralph T. Seward, Rolf Valtin
January 1, 1975 Proceedings Database
Members pay tribute to David P. Miller, who died at the age of 55 on March 22, 1975, while serving as President of the Academy.
The author identifies ten precepts that although are now uniformly accepted in private grievance arbitration, were once vigorously disputed. Among them is the notion that an employee should obey now…
Title: The quality of adversary presentation in arbitration: A critical view
Anthony T. Oliver, Jr., Eva Robins, Bernard W. Rubenstein, Ralph T. Seward
January 1, 1979 Proceedings Database
A discussion of the quality of advocacy in labor arbitration and the responsibility of advocates to ensure they do not damage continuing labor-management relations. Panelists discuss the importance of a…
The role of the arbitrator in ensuring a fair hearing
Benjamin Aaron, Neil Bernstein, Andrea S. Christensen, Archibald Cox, Peter Seitz, Ralph T. Seward, William E. Simkin, Judith Vladeck
March 16, 1982 Proceedings Database
A discussion among arbitrators and advocates of what behavior impacts the fairness of a hearing.
The Chronicle
- The future of labor arbitration – a challenge
- International comparison of the role of neutrals in resolving shop floor disputes. Lessons for arbitrators.
- Arbitral discretion: The tests of just cause
- Is the labor movement on the right course?
- The presidential address: Advocates I have known
- National Mediation Board – Adoption of the Code of Professional Responsibility for Arbitrators of Labor-Management Disputes
- Committee on Professional Responsibility and GrievancesOpinion No. 17
- Arbitration forums 2. Mature collective bargaining relationships
- Arbitration forums 1. Academia
- The arbitration process: 2. Arbitral craftsmanship and competence. Comment