Labor Agreement in Negotiation and Arbitration

In this guide, two outstanding labor arbitrators help you draft & administer balanced, effective agreements. The authors use the principles of contract interpretation & external law & give numerous examples to tell you: * what contract provisions minimize arbitration * which strategies encourage settlement while the parties still have control * how to expedite arbitration, when needed--to reduce your costs in dispute resolution. At each point of potential conflict, the authors explore common problems, specifics of a sample case, management's & union's most effective arguments, & the arbitrator's reasoning methods & probable ruling. A focus on problem-solving & a helpful bibliography & index help you focus your preparation.Richard I. Bloch is the author of 'Labor Agreement in Negotiation and Arbitration' with ISBN 9780871798701 and ISBN 0871798700.