The author proposes greater use of third-party mediation as a substitute for arbitration, a more “realistic and therefore less narrowly legalistic approach” to arbitration, and greater exploration of the educational…

Grievance mediation is more expeditious and less costly than arbitration. Professor Goldberg explains why it is used less often, and how its use might be encouraged….

The risks and benefits of grievance mediation are explored, as are practical and ethical considerations. AT&T’s (southern region) experience with mediation is described and statistics furnished….

Survey results are presented and recommendations made regarding the role of the Academy in the development of employment arbitration, the mediation of grievances and interest disputes, and wrongful termination.

Bill Usery is introduced and his career described, and his career is described. Secretary Usery then gives a brief history of labor arbitration in the U.S., and the contribution made…

Reports from the appointing agencies, including caseload statistics, time and costs; litigation; training and other services offered; and trends

The author examines the increasingly adversarial and legalistic nature of arbitration and how it undermines the objective of providing a quick, efficient and cost-effective means of dispute resolution. He then…

The authors describe the reasons that the Postal Service has adopted transformative mediation, implemented through its REDRESS program, for the resolution of discrimination disputes. They describe the steps taken to…

The author, Chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, relates that, in Ontario, a med-arb approach to grievances has proven effective, and that counsels have adapted to its use.

An exploration of current problems and opportunities in the arbitration of interest disputes. The authors consider the process, the involvement of administrative agencies, the statutory criteria, the structure of the…