The use and abuse of arbitral power
Synopsis: Grievance arbitration is a system in which the parties retain the ultimate authority to select a judge whose authority is limited to the dispute… Read More »The use and abuse of arbitral power
Synopsis: Grievance arbitration is a system in which the parties retain the ultimate authority to select a judge whose authority is limited to the dispute… Read More »The use and abuse of arbitral power
The first obligation of an arbitrator is, therefore, to understand the nature of the dispute, asking questions as necessary or convening an additional hearing. The… Read More »The use and abuse of arbitral power – Comment
An arbitrator’s sole function is to decide a specific issue according to the submission of the parties and the record presented. Among the most egregious… Read More »The use and abuse of arbitral power – Comment
The deferral policy of the NLRB and the advent of equal employment statutes contribute to the increasing complexity and sophistication of the exercise of arbitral… Read More »The use and abuse of arbitral power – Comment
An examination of findings and recommendations made by state and federal courts since 1955 in matters of alleged misconduct by labor arbitrators. Allegations of arbitral… Read More »Judicial review: As arbitrators see it3. Judicial review of “misconduct” cases
The author addresses the extent to which arbitrators can or should 1) direct the course of the hearing, 2) consider apparent unexplained “holes” in the… Read More »Title: Problems of the ad hoc arbitrator: Limits to accommodation
A discussion of the following procedural disputes: Ruling on arbitrability before hearing the merits – ex parte hearings – calling the opposing party’s witnesses first… Read More »Procedural problems in the conduct of arbitration hearings: A discussion
The Committee concludes that the basic standards of ethics applicable to any judge, foremost of which are the qualities of honesty and impartiality,should be applied… Read More »Standards of conduct for labor arbitrators – Report by theCommittee on Ethics or Standards of Conduct for Labor Arbitrators
The procedural standards for the arbitration process set forth in three parts:Part I – Code of Ethics for ArbitratorsPart II – Procedural Standards for ArbitratorsPart… Read More »Code of ethics and professional standards for labor-management arbitration
A survey of arbitrator demographics, workload and fees conducted by the Committee.