The articles sets forth the substance of a proposed national training program for labor arbitrators, and describes other training programs extant in 1978.
The arguments for and against professionalizing or licensing arbitrators, or requiring them to hold law degrees from accredited institutions are presented. The author, who does not use statistical data, reasons…
Results of the Committee’s survey of Academy members admitted between 1970 and 1975. This survey covers personal statistics, previous career background, and reasons for current “acceptability”. Included are narrative replies…
The author concludes that certification for labor arbitrators would not be in the public interest, and that the “need has not been established.” Instead, the value of training programs, internships,…
The author reviews the increasing entwining of arbitration and the law and warns Academy members against the conclusion of their “having made it” or being fully proficient, based solely on…
The results of a questionnaire sent to Academy members concerning the present and future role of the Academy. One hundred fifteen out of 400 members responded to 14 questions, most…
Review of an American Bar Association subcommittee survey of the qualifications and training of arbitrators. The Academy Committee is considering establishment of a training program based on the internship concept….
A report on arbitrator development, internship programs and arbitrator training programs across the country.
The article presents the results of a study of the persons who serve as labor arbitrators in North America: who they are demographically, their caseloads, fees, affiliations and other practice…
