The author encourages the use of neutrals in arbitration and mediation to resolve community conflicts. He notes the desire of individual citizens “to play a part in shaping his destiny…

Richard Mittenthal traces the evolution of labor arbitration over the past 50 years, from the model described by George Taylor – as a substitute for strike, with the arbitrator serving…

An examination of the state of employment dispute resolution law in the State of California.

Bill Usery is introduced and his career described, and his career is described. Secretary Usery then gives a brief history of labor arbitration in the U.S., and the contribution made…

A broad overview of the state of employment ADR, including arbitration and mediation. The article addresses the defenses to enforcement of an agreement to arbitrate, unconscionability, and what should be…