Archives for June 2014

Interest Arbitration Series Part V: Everett Firefighters Arbitration

By Jim Cline

fire clothesThis is the fifth in a series of articles on recent Interest Arbitration decisions.  A summary of all recent arbitration decisions since 2008 is available on the Premium website.  This is a decision by Arbitrator Ken Latsch concerning the Everett Firefighters.

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Interest Arbitration Series Part IV: Vancouver Police Guild Arbitration

By Jim Cline

penniesThis is the fourth in a series of articles on recent Interest Arbitration decisions.  A summary of all recent arbitration decisions since 2008 is available on the Premium website.  This is a decision by Arbitrator Gary Axon concerning Vancouver police officers.

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Interest Arbitration Series Part III: Intercity (Thurston) Transit Decision

By Jim Cline

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This is the third in a series of articles on recent Interest Arbitration decisions.  A summary of all recent arbitration decisions since 2008 is available on the Premium website.  This is a decision by Howell Lankford concerning InterCity transit operators in Thurston County.

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Interest Arbitration Series Part II: Island County Corrections Decision

By: Jim Cline and Kate Kremer

Negotiator_ActionThis is the second in a series of articles on recent Interest Arbitration decisions.  A summary of all recent arbitration decisions since 2008 is available on the Premium website.  This is a decision by Katrina Boedeker concerning Island County Corrections Officers.

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Interest Arbitration Series Part I: Lynnwood Firefighters Decision

By: Jim Cline and Kate Kremer

FirefighterThis article is the first in a series summarizing recent Interest Arbitration decisions that have occurred over the past year. The series itself focuses on the extent to which arbitrators are, or are not, providing more expansive awards in the post-Great Recession era. A summary of the Economic Elements of Arbitration Awards from 2008 to the current time is posted and available on our premium website.

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