FSIP ANNOUNCES NEW EXPEDITED ARBITRATION PROCEDURE

 

FLRA NEWS

FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY · WASHINGTON, DC · 20424

June 7, 1996 · PR 112-96
Contact: Helenann Hirsch
202-482-6500

FSIP ANNOUNCES NEW EXPEDITED ARBITRATION PROCEDURE

The Federal Service Impasses Panel today announced that it was launching a new expedited impasse resolution service. In selected cases, Panel representatives who have been designated as arbitrators, will now issue awards within 48 hours of the close of the hearing.

The criteria the Panel will consider when selecting cases for the new expedited arbitration procedure include:

  • the nature of the issue(s) presented, including the complexity of the issue(s),