Citation

Strasser S, Hires J, Shingleton V. J. Transp. Res. Forum 1995; 35(1): 87-96.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Transportation Research Forum)

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Abstract

This study is an attempt to better understand labor arbitration in the transportation industry. Results of the study supported an Arbitration Decision model and revealed several unexpected relationships. Employees responsible for public safety who have prior arrests, are members of a large union or are members of the teamsters are likely to be treated more severely by arbitrators. Interestingly, employees in non-safety sensitive positions who have prior arrests, are members of large unions or who are members of the Teamsters, are not more likely to be treated differently by arbitrators. While previous research suggests that arbitrators are more lenient in cases of drug abuse than in cases involving alcohol, this study does not support that conclusion.