Discussion of pre-hearing steps: (1) know the contract; (2) get the facts; (3) develop a theory. Discusses both grievance arbitration and arbitration of wages and other contract terms (a/k/a interest…

Discussion of procedural questions in arbitration regarding pre-hearing statements or briefs, pre-hearing conferences, and discovery. Emphasizes the needs to avoid undue formalism and legalisms and to streamline the process. Suggests…