A discussion as to the degree that external law must be considered, if at all, in the arbitral resolution of the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. The author views…

In some European countries (Belgium, France, Italy and Germany), arbitration of labor disputes is rarely used and/or is illegal. Instead, labor courts render final adjudication. Sweden and Italy have some…

In 1968, significantly fewer cases involving assertion of rights under collective bargaining agreements were reported than in prior years. The U.S. Supreme Court rendered only one decision relevant to this…

An examination of 1968 litigation involving (1) the rights of employees under Section 301; (2) some general judicial problems arising under Section 301 (including actions cognizable under the Section, the…

The author rejects the compulsory arbitration of contract terms in the public sector: “Essentially, our union has learned, as the civil rights movement and the labor movement had to learn,…

A review of the arbitration award concerning the discharge of Alexander and the court cases leading to the Supreme Court’s decision in Alexander v. Gardner-Denver. This is followed by an…

The author discusses the availability and utilization of arbitrators in the country and how busy arbitrators are region by region. He concludes that, except for Michigan and New York City,…

Suggestions on restoring attributes of arbitration that made it attractive: the curbing of hearings on frivolous grievances; the promotion of local resolution, to minimize time and costs; the development of…

An examination of the factors that influenced the growth of arbitration in the United States, trends in arbitration, and permanent arbitration systems. The author concludes that the American system of…

The author encourages greater use of interest arbitration in the public and private sectors. He notes that binding interest arbitration in the public sector leaves the public with three choices:…