local practice

The silent contract vs. express provisions: The arbitration of local working conditions

January 1, 1962January 30, 2019

A review of arbitration decisions, comparing contracts that contain a “maintenance of conditions” provision with contracts that do not. The result of that review: standards… Read More »The silent contract vs. express provisions: The arbitration of local working conditions

Management’s reserved rights: An industry view

January 1, 1956January 31, 2019

The author defines “management rights” as the “residue of existing functions which remain after collective bargaining negotiations,” within which area management is free to act… Read More »Management’s reserved rights: An industry view

Management’s reserved rights: A labor view

January 1, 1956January 24, 2019

The author views labor as an equal partner with management, and the management rights clause as recognition of solely the fact that it is management… Read More »Management’s reserved rights: A labor view