A system of arbitration is essential for the functioning of industrial self-government.

President Fleischli describes how his work experience brought him to service as a labor arbitrator, and the reasons that he finds the practice to be satisfying and worthwhile. He emphasizes…

NAA President Nicolau discusses the measures the Academy and its member should take to preserve fairness and effectiveness given the increasing frequency with which arbitrators are called upon to resolve…

Presidential Address: President Rubin reviews the history of arbitration and contemplates the expansion of the Academy to employment and other fields of arbitration.

President Harkless notes the changes that are taking place in labor and employment arbitration; considers the conclusions reached by Dennis Nolan in his paper on the possible future composition of…

An examination of the roles of arbitrators and the courts in interpreting and enforcing labor agreements. Bases on which courts have refused to enforce arbitrators’ decisions are examined, and advice…

NAA President Kagel warns of the increasingly legalistic environment for labor arbitration caused by the spill-over of practices from the courts and from private commercial dispute resolution (including employment disputes)….

President Sherman describes his early years and offers observations about the nature of arbitrators.

NAA President Richard I. Bloch is introduced by U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Harry T. Edwards. President Block proposes that arbitrators engage in more experimentation and innovation in the processes…

Video presentation of Presidential Address