Discussion of grievance arbitration, distinguishing federal sector from state and local government experience. Includes discussion of advisory arbitration, types of issues submitted, available forums; differences in extent of unionization within…

This report covers 1978 statutory, judicial and related developments at the federal, state and local levels, including federal legislation creating the Federal Labor Relations Authority, the Office of Personnel Management…

The author examines the standards for determining “conduct unbecoming a teacher” and opines that the subjectivity of moral standards can be reduced by imposing a requirement for nexus….

Victims in cases of abuse by employees are often the mentally ill, mentally retarded, or minor children. The author examines the admissibility and reliability of their testimony, and precautions that…

The author examines discipline for professional misconduct. Professions examined include teachers, nurses, and news reporters . Professional standards as public policy and, therefore, a basis for judicial vacatur of awards…

A panel discussion of contemporary forces at work in education, including merit pay vs. seniority, affirmative action, conflict between faculty and administration, and power sharing. Examples of restructuring are given,…

An examination of free speech workplace issues in the public and private sectors in Canada.

A panel discussion of three case studies of alleged abuse involving (1) a nursing home, (2) a police shooting, and (3) sexual assault on a student by a teacher.Following the…

A panel discussion of the practical problems and issues arising under collective bargaining agreements in Puerto Rico and stateside.