The author died while in office as NAA President. This chapter is drawn from two commentaries published in The Chronicle. The first is a somewhat skeptical view of something new…
Richard Block discusses whether and under what conditions arbitrators should agree to serve as expert witnesses.Walter Gershenfeld discusses when disclosure is required of an arbitrator, and when recusement is appropriate.And…
A comparison of 1213 published and unpublished arbitration decisions involving discharge. Variables analyzed include appointment source, private or public sector, occupation, length of service, and sex of the grievant, post…
An introduction to the debate over an arbitrator’s role in the publication of decisions, in practice and under the code of professional responsibility….
The author describes the Academy as a progenitor of arbitration as a profession. He asserts, however, that “both the arbitration process and the National Academy are in a time of…
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…
Arbitrator Elson suggests that the length of opinions be reduced by omitting reiteration of the CBA at length; omitting a full restatement of the parties’ positions but, instead, explaining their…
Professor Mittenthal analyzes the application of Part 5 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, dealing with the arbitrator’s obligations to provide a fair and adequate hearing in conformity with the…
Professor Zack recounts how the Code came into existence and was amended, and stresses the importance of adherence to the Code by arbitrators; its enforcement by the NAA, designating agencies…
United States and Canadian perspectives on ethical issues