The design and operation of permanent arbitration arrangements is discussed. The composition and methodology of (1) the Teamsters-Anheuser Busch Multi-Plant Grievance Committee, (2) the United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal…

The author examines the arbitrator’s role in the resolution of contract ambiguities and in interest arbitration. Impediments to ascertaining the truth arise from poor representation, inadequate pre-hearing disclosure, and delay….

Author Fisher maintains that the arbitration process is too confrontational, and that centralized control and authority must give way to more local control. He describes the United Steel Workers Union…

A discussion of the danger signs that accompany the continued growth of grievance arbitration. The author discusses the increasing tendency of the parties to limit the scope of arbitration, complaints…

A discussion of whether arbitration satisfies the needs of the parties with respect to expediency, expense and justice. Also discussed is whether management and labor share a common interest in…

The author explores two major lines of criticism of the labor arbitration process: The cost – time-lag – formality problem, and the management rights problem. The author discusses the alternatives…

The author urges arbitrators “to preserve an informal and non-technical tone” in their hearings. He identifies areas where technicalities might lurk, including “the submission, time limitations, efforts at discovery procedures,…

Attorney Bonsall describes the features of the grievance procedures adopted by the Teamsters California State Unions and California Processors, Inc., that have improved the speed, efficiency, effectiveness and cost of…