The author describes factors for the “clogging” of the arbitration process and that threaten the “final and binding quality” of decisions. These factors include “passing the buck” to the arbitrator; “fair representation” concerns; the tendency for “legalistic” proceedings; and the increasing involvement of external law. Suggested new approaches include pre-hearing disclosure of facts and offers …
Problems of proof in the arbitration process: Report of the West Coast Tripartite Committee
Charles K. Hackler, Berry G. Jones, Edgar A. Jones, Jr., Alfred W. Klein, Robert P. Tiernan
January 1, 1966 Proceedings Database
Discussion of pre-hearing procedures, hearing procedures, and rules of evidence, with additional remarks regarding history and theory on these matters. [See also the transcript of the open discussion, 1966 page 214.]