The author furnishes some history of the tripartite arbitration system, and then examines the benefits and risks of tripartite panels, and their impact on the neutral’s decision-making responsibilities. He is…

A discussion of the two “permanent problems” of labor arbitration: the role of the arbitrator and the appropriate principles of interpretation of collective bargaining agreements….

Professor Gershenfeld’s observations about interest arbitration. He examines the criteria for making monetary decisions, scope problems in the non-monetary areas, the “coercive comparison,” and the role of “public interest” factors…

A description of Michigan’s system of legislated, issue-by-issue, final-offer, police- and fire-service arbitration, under which arbitrators are to consider, among other things, “the interest and welfare of the public,” the…

The author examines the arbitrator’s role in the resolution of contract ambiguities and in interest arbitration. Impediments to ascertaining the truth arise from poor representation, inadequate pre-hearing disclosure, and delay….

The author reviews the background and status of collective bargaining for Canadian “public-service” employees — government employees or those in the private sector providing essential services to the public. The…

The author asserts that interest arbitration for local transit disputes has worked well, and that it is a viable substitute for a community crippling strike. He addresses the qualifications that…

Summary of workshop on issues raised in the paper on tri-partite arbitration boards (1968 p. 152)

Discussion of tri-partite grievance arbitration boards. Expresses a preference for single arbitrator systems. Notes studies find boards more common in larger bargaining units and overall use of boards has declined…

Addresses problems more likely to arise in ad hoc arbitration than when serving as a permanently designated arbitrator. The issues include motions to consolidate cases; use of submission agreements; unevenly…