Provides insight into fact finding wherever it is used and in whatever forms it manifests itself. (Author)

Fact finding, mediation, and arbitration are three methods of resolving impasses in collective bargaining. All three methods imvolve the inclusion of a third party in the bargaining process. The mediator suggests avenues along which agreement may be sought, but has no power to compel acceptance of his suggestions. Fact finders have greater power…

Provides a procedure for resolution of agreement impasses that attempts to make collective bargaining the important ingredient of the industrial relations pattern in the public sector. Includes an analysis of and a rationale for each step in the procedure. (Author/IRT)

Shows that compulsory arbitration does not prevent strikes, even when nine out of ten workers are covered. (BH)

While it serves to resolve bargaining impasses, the question remains whether the price we pay for resolution by arbitration is higher than is justified. This is especially true in light of the availability of other impasse resolution techniques, most notably the strike option. (Author/IRT)

This guide presents an overview of collective bargaining in public employment in the State of Hawaii. Section 89-2 of the Hawaii Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law Partially defines collective bargaining as the "performance of the mutual obligations of the public employer and the exclusive representative at reasonable times, to confer…

Examines the issue of "impartiality" in arbitration. The Minnesota experience regarding the growth of arbitration in both grievance administration and contract negotiations is described. The utility of a raw "win/loss" criterion is questioned. The conditions for impartiality in arbitration and the outlook for same are…

This paper proposes a systematic model for objectively structuring the information exchanged between the bargainers in either the mediation or conciliation processes. The model is intended to be useful to mediators in organizing proposals to use with bargainers. The authors examine possibilities for an educational organization that uses…

The ombudsman, often defined as a kind of inspector general, is usually empowered to: (1) investigate in confidence, without restraint, either upon receipt of a complaint or on the ombudsman's initiative; (2) recommend to any official appropriate review of the facts; and (3) publicize findings or publicly criticize malfeasance. Various…

A case study on final offer arbitration experiences in Eugene, Oregon, is presented and discussed. Basic criticisms leveled against the final-offer system are opposed by the authors and evidence is given in support of the use of final-offer arbitration. (DS)