Examines the relationship between ability and seniority in the context of the “pessimistic” theory – that the use of seniority as a factor in promotions impairs productivity and individual initiative….
The author suggests an inconsistency in Prof. Healy’s paper [1955, page 45], in that it seems to decry the prevalence of seniority over ability as a factor in the employment…
In response to an opposing paper, the author suggests that the parties say more by the arbitrators they designate than by their doctrinal protestations. The author asserts that arbitration must…
Commentary on some aspects of the prior presentations on British (1968 p.1) and Canadian (1968 p.19) dispute resolution processes.
Introduction of speakers addressing techniques for accommodating technologies, subcontracting, and other efficiencies in the unionized workplace.
The author recommends that arbitrators take a proactive role in developing more efficient methods of dispute resolution, and that they take a circumspect view of the circumstances under which bargaining…
A discussion of the measures taken by the steel industry in general, and US Steel and the USWA in particular, to increase efficiency while minimizing layoffs. The author advocates the…
The article traces the collective bargaining history in the Steel industry, leading up to the 1993 agreement which brought the Union and its members into the operational decision-making process. The…
A description of how Continental Airlines achieved a turn-around in efficiency by aligning the interests of employees, customers and stockholders: process and technological changes were accompanied by changes in organizational…
A discussion, by union and management counsels, in which they agree that ‘efficiency’ and ‘productivity’ are best not made terms of the CBA, over which the arbitrator will be called…
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