Sunday, September 28, 2014

Arbitrators improperly adding obligations to parties' contracts

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Two recent decisions overturn arbitrators' awards, finding that the arbitrators acted in excess of their authority by adding obligations...
Sunday, September 21, 2014

Employer not obligated to extend grievance settlement to different unit

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A Steelworkers Local represents a unit of production and maintenance employees at 3M's Cottage Grove, Minnesota facility. IUOE Local 70 ...
Sunday, September 14, 2014

Weingarten and criminal investigations of employees

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This is a subject addressed in two recent cases. In Prince George's County v. Prince George's County Police Civilian Employees Ass...
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Correctional Officer Arbitration Awards

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Several awards involving correctional officers have been in the news recently. Correctional Officers Scheduling  In State of Alaska and Ala...
Sunday, August 17, 2014

Arbitrator upholds grievance of Miami police officer terminated for fatal shooting

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Arbitrator Martin Soll has found that the termination of a Miami police officer was without just cause. Grievant was dismissed following h...
Sunday, August 10, 2014

Introduction of "new" technology doesn't require increase in pay

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The City of New Britain, CT employs a number of mechanics responsible for maintenance of its fleet of vehicles. As part of their job duties...
Sunday, August 3, 2014

Conduct unbecoming, use of force, drug tests and restraining orders- several police related awards

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Conduct unbecoming Arbitrator Harry G. Mason overturned the termination of a police Sergeant employed by the City of Lakeland, FL. The gri...