Reports the results of a survey of the attitudes of management and labor toward mediation in four countries--the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Israel, and the United States. (IRT)

A simple model that incorporates elements of the leading hypotheses is tested using a unique data set spanning 35 years of conventional arbitration experience among teachers in British Columbia. Found that bargaining units that used arbitration in earlier round of negotiations were more likely than others to use it in the current round. (JOW)

The author discusses labor contracts subject to renegotiation during 1989. These contracts cover 36 percent of the workers under all major agreements in the United States. Issues that will affect collective bargaining, including the economy and negotiation trends, are discussed. The author provides information on bargaining in key industries. (CH)

In a previous article, Gordon A. Gregory and Mark Heinen criticized John M. Caraway's article describing recent successful experiences with the use of mediation in place of arbitration for failing to note the perception of the grievants. A reexamination of the data show that 80 percent of the grievants were satisfied with the mediation procedure.…

In addition to the traditional grievance policies colleges and universities have in place, many are also increasingly turning to mediation to address complaints and resolve disputes. In this article, the authors not only present the results of a study of formal mediation practices by public colleges and universities in the Midwest, but also…

Negotiation classes are one way in which many of today's managers try to develop negotiation skills. Despite the popularity of such courses, relatively little research has assessed their effectiveness in improving trainee self-confidence and posttraining transfer. The results of 2 data collection efforts indicate that students in a typical…

Peer relations during middle childhood and adolescence are an important part of children's social and emotional development. Children and adolescents pick up essential social and communication skills from their peers as they move into late adolescence and early adulthood. Peer conflict is not necessarily a bad thing; disagreement and conflict are…

A description of the process and circumstances which brought one faculty to a decision in favor of collective bargaining. (Editor)

This discussion of potential uses of mediation as a management and communication tool focuses on the library setting. The nature of conflict is considered, and the concept, basic principles, and applications of mediation as a form of conflict resolution are presented. The four steps in the mediation process are then described: (1) Introduction,…

This booklet explains some of the basic characteristics and functions of third-party consultations, a problem-solving model in which community intergroup conflicts are resolved with the assistance of a third party in a face-to-face interchange and problem-solving process. The guide, intended for use by consultants, is divided into eight sections.…

Describes the apparent downturn in the formation of faculty bargaining units in 1973 and examines the possible causes, suggesting enabling legislation as a significant factor. (Editor)

These two brief papers provide guidelines for consumers, parents, and advocates in the techniques of negotiation and whistleblowing ("speaking out against illegal, immoral, and otherwise wrong practices in human services, government, and other organizational settings"). Steps for preparing to negotiate with opposing groups involve proper…

Careful adherence to both the letter and the spirit of the contract usually results in the successful handling of teacher grievances and the development of good employee relations throughout the school system. (Author/IRT)

Article considered the stages of actual negotiations in educational administration and the uses of collective bargaining. (Author/RK)

Analyzes five cases recently before the National Labor Relations Board. (Ed.)