This report represents a natural aftermath to the National Labor Relations Board's 1970 assertion of jurisdiction over private universities and colleges. For the first time, the Board decided that employees of private higher educational institutions had the right to unionize and to bargain collectively with their employer. The so-protected…

Virginia provides an example of how states whose legislatures continue to resist collective bargaining can establish an equitable system of work place jurisprudence. (Author/IRT)

A grievance procedure is a systematic way in which complaints of contract violations may be reviewed. Article considers the specific steps followed in following a grievance procedure. (Author/RK)

The General Secretary discusses the American Association of University Professors' position on collective bargaining. (PG)

Committee N on representation of economic and professional interests reports at the annual meeting of the American Association of University Professors. (PG)

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

Training programs for new arbitrators, costs and delays of arbitration, and the federal government's new computerized system to provide current listings of qualified arbitrators are discussed. But labor and management must be responsible for arbitration reforms. (MF)

Discussion of the new body of common law" governing grievance settlements under negotiated contracts, with useful recommendations. (Author)

There has been a rapid increase of interest in recent years on the part of community college faculty in entering into collective negotiation agreements. Resulting benefits include the improved status of the teaching profession and the ability of the faculty to attract and retain qualified staff. (MN)

Negotiation skills training-- the whats, whys, and hows of helping others get what they want--is examined, along with how to use such skills to solve problems. The following areas are covered: positive negotiation; setting objectives, strategies, and tactics; asking, looking, and listening; and negotiation skills research findings. (CT)

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)