Assignment 6: Week 6

Interest arbitration is a process whereby the issues not resolved in bargaining between the employer and the union may be presented to an impartial arbitrator for final resolution.

Write a 3-5 page paper describing the application of interest arbitration with regard to public sector employment.  Within the assignment describe a recent high profile bargaining process between a union and a public sector employment organization (hospital, police, air traffic controllers, teachers)  in which issues were not resolved and the unresolved issues were sent to an impartial arbitrator for a final decision.  Do you agree with the final ruling?  Please support your stance with academic research.  

Please support your assignment with research and submit in APA format. Additionally, please submit your assignment in a paper format with a list of references (using APA standards) at the end of the assignment

Links for research

http://djcoregon.com/news/2012/09/27/public-sector-employee-strikes-and-interest-arbitration-as-american-as-baseball-and-air-traffic-controllers/

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-Police-Officers-to-Get-Raise-243422821.html

http://www.theday.com/article/20140521/NWS01/305229504/-1/rssthesound

Abstract	Clearly states problem and question to be resolved; clearly summarizes method, results, and conclusions
Introduction	Provides background research into the topic and summarizes important findings from the review of the literature; describes problem to be solved; justifies the study; explains the significance of the problem to an audience of non-specialists
Discussion	Addresses the topic with clarity; organizes and synthesizes information; draws conclusions
Summary	Presents a clear logical explanation for findings, recommendations and/or implications for future research and/or application
Mechanics and documentation	Is free or almost free of errors of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics; appropriately documents sources