Labor Advocacy - Preparing for the Arbitration Hearing

115 Minutes

By listening to this presentation, participants will learn from our experienced faculty about how to prepare for their next arbitration case.   The faculty focuses on the following topics:

• Assessing Your Position and Case
• Investigating and Building Your Case
• Evidence Witness Preparation
• Just Cause Contract Interpretation

Some of the questions addressed by the faculty are:  

• What are the important elements you need to know when assessing your case?  
• What do I need to do when investigating a grievance?
• What evidence should be admitted?  
• How crucial is the witness interview?  
• What are the views of the Arbitrator on the seven tests of “just cause”?
• What are the principles of contract interpretation?   

Who Should Attend?

Labor and management representatives in both private and public sectors, including union representatives, human resources professionals, supervisors, employee relations staff, attorneys, shop stewards, business agents, and individuals who assist advocates in the preparation and presentation of evidence for labor arbitration cases.

Faculty: 

Steven M Bierig, Highland Park, IL

Jennifer A Dunn, Franczek Radelet P.C. Chicago, IL

Susannah Muskovitz, Muskovitz & Lemmerbrock, LLC Cleveland, OH

The AAA does not offer CLE in any jurisdiction for our on-demand programs, but you may be able to use a copy of the certificate available at the conclusion of the course to submit for CLE credit on your own (we recommend that you confirm availability of CLE in your jurisdiction for this type of course).