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Procedural rulings during the hearing

Excerpts from workshops on procedural rulings. The subjects include 1) third-party participation; 2) “due process” protections; 3) subpoenas; 4) absence of grievant or key witness; 5) witnesses from the opposing…

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A report, from the Committee on the Development of Arbitrators, of the Academy’s efforts to identify, encourage and train new arbitrators….

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The authority of labor arbitrators to fashion and administer discovery procedures is now firmly established. The basic objective of arbitral discovery is to achieve full disclosure while avoiding the legal…

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Arbitrator Block describes the panel’s inquiry as addressing both the fact-finding and decisional aspects of the trier’s role….

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The primary consideration in advising an employer whether to defend or settle a grievance headed for arbitration is the advocate’s estimate of the probable outcome. In this respect, arbitration is…

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Noting that, given their average age, arbitrators constitute a community of ‘establishment neutrals,’ Cohen observes that decisions rendered in the arbitration of life style disputes nevertheless reflect both establishment and,…

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An analysis and comparison of three arbitration opinions regarding personal grooming requirements and, in particular, hair-and-beard regulations promulgated by employers. Such regulations are not a matter of managerial discretion, but…

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The procedural standards for the arbitration process set forth in three parts:Part I – Code of Ethics for ArbitratorsPart II – Procedural Standards for ArbitratorsPart III – Conduct and Behavior…

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Evaluation of arbitrators: An arbitrator’s point of view

Arbitrator Alexander gives his perceptions on the evaluation of arbitrators by employers and unions. The lack of a generally accepted statement of what is desirable is posited to be an…

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The development of qualified new arbitrators

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.

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