An examination of pre-disciplinary due process, due process in the arbitration hearing, and court rulings in cases where the arbitrators’ decisions were based upon due process alone, and did not address the merits. Recommendations are offered to arbitrators regarding the resolution of due process arguments.

A compilation and examination of what judges and arbitrators have learned about each other’s respective roles in the decision making process; particularly as the trier of fact in labor disputes. Distinctions are drawn between the functional differences of the role of the trial judge, arbitrator, and appellate judge.