Describes the likely direction of new collective bargaining relationships and the implications for the roles of negotiators and third parties who will be involved with these changes. (Author/IRT)

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)

In the 1970s, public employee unions consciously modeled their objectives, strategies, and behavior on private sector unions. With refinements, the private sector model is working well in the public sector. (Author/IRT)

Examines the inherent differences between the roles of grievance arbitrator, fact-finder, and interest arbitrator and discusses the skills and insights the interest arbitrator needs to fulfill his role. Available from: Commerce Clearing House, Inc., 4025 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646. (JG)

Examines the National Labor Relations Board's policy on intervention in union representation elections prior to the "Shopping Kart" decision and as a result of the "General Knit" decision. The effect of a research study on the board's decision on when to intervene in elections is also discussed. (IRT)

The Oklahoma City police strike of 1975 is examined. Available from the Commerce Clearing House, Inc., 4025 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60646. (IRT)

Discusses common problems involved in collective bargaining for public employees and recommends a number of changes in public employee labor relations laws that can help resolve those problems. Available from: Commerce Clearing House, Inc., 4025 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60646; single copy, $3.00. (JG)

Examines bargaining unit determinations in college and university cases. Available from the Commerce Clearing House, Inc., 4025 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60646. (IRT)

Analyzes the significance of the "Krispy Kreme" decision which provides tens of millions of employees with a federal remedy against retailiatory discharge. The case raises a fundamental question of federalism for it may collide with state remedies. (Author/IRT)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board should work more closely and better use each other's resources and expertise in order to eliminate invidious employment discrimination. (Author/IRT)

Even if the court's sweeping conclusion that all Yeshiva University faculty members are managers is not entirely justified, it is possible that that position has essential validity. (Author/IRT)

Reflects the special considerations in affecting, rather than merely evaluating, the outcome of constitutional litigation over federal regulation of state and local government labor relations. (Author/IRT)