Discusses the ramifications of the National Labor Relations Board extension of jurisdiction to private, nonprofit institutions of higher learning. Discusses: status of faculty, appropriate bargaining units, unfair practices, and an assessment of the board's performance. (Author/PG)

The history of the National Labor Relations Board's policies regarding church-related institutions are discussed, followed by a consideration of possible unionization of church-affiliated schools and school systems. nLBH)

A primary rule for implementing the collective bargaining grievance process in higher education is to settle early and at the lowest possible level. To achieve this or to prevent grievances, clear contract language, a contract administrator, and a "two-one-one" grievance structure should be adopted. (Author/JMD)

This comprehensive reference reviews court decisions affecting the operation, management, and governance of public schools. This edition analyzes all public school cases decided during the 1982 calendar years and reported in West's Regional, Federal, and Supreme Court Resports, through the December 1982 advance sheets. Included as well are 1981…