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.
Truth or consequences: Arbitral rulings on discipline for alleged abuse in law enforcement, education, health care and customer service settings.
Ellen J. Alexander, Mei Liang Bickner, Willis J. Goldsmith, H. Victoria Hedian, Ira F. Jaffe, Kathleen Miller, Andrew Strongin
March 16, 2003 Proceedings Database
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…
Major issues in arbitration in the U.S. education sector:Stateside and Puerto Rico
Helen Doughty, Marcia L. Greenbaum, Ledo Separio Laureano, Warren H. Richmond III
March 16, 2003 Proceedings Database
A panel discussion of the practical problems and issues arising under collective bargaining agreements in Puerto Rico and stateside.
The Chronicle
- The future of labor arbitration – a challenge
- International comparison of the role of neutrals in resolving shop floor disputes. Lessons for arbitrators.
- Arbitral discretion: The tests of just cause
- Is the labor movement on the right course?
- The presidential address: Advocates I have known
- National Mediation Board – Adoption of the Code of Professional Responsibility for Arbitrators of Labor-Management Disputes
- Committee on Professional Responsibility and GrievancesOpinion No. 17
- Arbitration forums 2. Mature collective bargaining relationships
- Arbitration forums 1. Academia
- The arbitration process: 2. Arbitral craftsmanship and competence. Comment