Massive protests have been the norm in Wisconsin, since Gov. Scott Walker unveiled a plan to strip many collective bargaining rights from teachers and most other public employees. GOP elected officials are pursuing similar measures in Ohio and other states. But in the DeForest district, like some others around the state, collective bargaining,…

Suggests the implementation of ombudsmen in the grievance process to provide a safeguard against overtaping the internal workings of the process which could result in severe damage and loss of efficiency. (Author)

Explains the history and functions of labor arbitration. Focuses on the limitations placed on the arbitrator and emphasizes the difference between deciding and compromising on a suit. Includes anecdotes from the experience of the author, a prominent arbitrator. (KH)

A new phase of the faculty bargaining movement has begun, with increased administrative sophistication and student involvement; but only enlightened policymakers can keep universities from following the traditional industrial model. (Editor)

Reexamines the right of employees to sit-in independently during arbitration between their union and their employer. Journal availability: See EA 511 946. (IRT)

Experimental studies were conducted in two unions to examine the effects of perceptual variables--reactance and intentionality attributions--on the intent to seek redress from management action. Based on participants' responses to a series of vignettes, both studies demonstrated that greater threat and dispositional attributions provoked stronger…

Grievance arbitration is utilized on a nearly universal basis, but the process is malfunctioning in several ways. The study was based on a review of the literature, in field interviews, and in-depth correspondence with knowledgeable management and union practitioners; findings are limited to the arbitration step in contract administration. Twenty…

Examined self-reports of grievants (N=324) concerning characteristics of grievance-filing and perceived outcomes. Results showed the level at which a grievance was settled played an unimportant role; resolution of different types of grievances affected relations with union and management. Nature of settlement and grievance type were perceived as…

A special report on the handling of dismissal cases in U.S. law, contract, and custom. (Editor)

Managing employee grievances at unionized institutions requires standardizing policies and procedures; processing grievances is costly, and mistakes can result in unfavorable court decisions. Steps are outlined for administrators handling grievances at various stages in the process, and a sample grievance form is given. (MSE)

Results substantiated the importance of work environment on grievances. Task organization influenced the nature of the grievances. Employees of mental health and correctional institutions whose jobs were more stressful filed more grievances than transportation employees. (JAC)

This agreement was entered into July 1, 1973 between the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University and Michigan State University Skilled Tradesmen Local Union No. 99, Council No. 7, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. The general purpose of this agreement is to set forth terms and conditions of employment,…

Examines elements of labor-management relationships in educational institutions, suggesting that communication on a noncrisis basis is crucial to healthy labor relations which are adversarial rather than confrontational. Describes a mature stage of labor-management relation and stresses the importance of sound grievance procedures. (LAL)