Overview

Today, 95 percent of all labor contracts in the United States provide for arbitration. Indispensable to sound contract management, arbitration orchestrates the resolution of disputes by a neutral third party. Since parties who reach the process of arbitration are no longer interested in compromise or mutual accommodation, arbitrators, unlike mediators, do not have to work out arguments or propose possible solutions. They simply hear evidence and make a decision based on the facts as presented--without being bound by rules of evidence or precedents. For both sides, the key to a successful outcome lies in their advocates' ability to present and document their case. Providing guidance for labor and management advocates, this resource guide contains a practical analysis of arbitration from the participant side with a view to avoiding the problems and pitfalls of the process. Written for those who do not deal with the intricacies of arbitration on a day-to-day basis yet have a responsibility to their company should such situations arise, it begins with the very basics of the arbitration concept, including discipline and discharge procedures. It then provides detailed guidelines for presenting an organization's position effectively, and it discusses important principles and practices every advocate should know. Additional topics include grievance procedure time limits; methods for researching and selecting the arbitrator; and recommendations regarding witness conduct. Practices of the actual arbitration such as objections, admissible evidence and credibility of evidence are also discussed. Extensive references to pertinent statutes and case law round out this informative guide.

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Author:   Walt Baer
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9780786427963

ISBN 10:   0786427965
Pages:   265
Publication Date:   26 December 2006
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction      1. The Total Agreement      2. Understanding the Four Sides of the Labor Agreement      3. Implied Limitations in the Contract      4. Discipline or Discharge of Union Officials      5. Grievance Procedure Time Limits      6. Arbitrability      7. Some Basic Principles of Discipline      8. Precedent Value of Arbitration Awards      9. Avoiding Some Pot Holes      10. Procedures for Selecting the Arbitrator      11. Researching the Arbitrator      12. Preparing Your Case      13. Arbitration and Advocacy      14. Principles and Practices      15. Past Practice: The No Man’s Land of Labor Arbitration      16. Standards Determining a Fixed and Established Conclusion      Citations      Bibliography      Index     

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The late Walt Baer served as Vice President of Labor Relations and Human Resources at a number of major companies. A former arbitrator, negotiator and mediator in various labor negotiations, he was the author of thirteen other books discussing a vast array of labor relations subjects and issues. He lived in Arizona.

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