Labor
The AAA’s Labor Contract Clauses
ADR clauses
Setting the Standard in Labor Dispute Resolution
Benefits
Expertise: Our panel of seasoned labor arbitrators and mediators brings extensive experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements, resolving grievances, and navigating complex labor relations issues.
Neutrality: The AAA’s arbitrators and mediators are impartial and independent, providing a fair and unbiased process for labor and management.
Efficiency: Our streamlined procedures help resolve disputes quickly, minimizing workplace disruptions.
Finality: Arbitral awards are binding and enforceable, providing closure to disputes and allowing both parties to move forward.
Expertise You Can Rely On
Why AAA?
4,500+ labor cases
filed in 2024
39% of labor cases
closed in 2024 were settled
271 days
filing to award in 2024
Types of Labor Disputes We Handle
Dispute types
We manage a wide range of labor disputes arising from alleged violations of collective bargaining agreements, including but not limited to:
Disciplinary Actions
Including termination, suspension, and demotion.
Wages & Hours
Disputes over compensation, overtime, and working schedules.
Working Conditions
Issues related to safety and the workplace environment.
Seniority & Job Assignments
Conflicts over rank, promotions, and job placements.
Contract Interpretation
Disagreements on the application and meaning of collective bargaining agreements.
Strikes & Lockouts
Managing and resolving work stoppages and employer lockouts.
Pension & the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)
Disputes related to retirement benefits and employee benefits plans.
Specialized Labor services
Specialized Arbitration Services
- Expedited Arbitration: Fast-tracking certain cases to reach a resolution more quickly. Learn More
- List Only & List with Appointment: With List Only Services, the AAA provides the parties with a tailored list of qualified arbitrators. The service is limited to providing a list. With List and Appointment, the AAA provides a list and facilitates the selection of the arbitrator and the appointment process, including the ranking, an invitation to serve, and the conflict checks.
Election services
Did You Know That the AAA Provides Election Services?
The AAA’s experienced election experts provide impartial, accurate, cost-effective, and timely election administration to public and private organizations, from ballot preparation to tabulation and results certification, which is produced within 24 hours.
The AAA Labor Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators
Panel
Labor-Management Expertise
Panelists bring specialized knowledge in collective bargaining, workplace grievances, employment law, and union-management relations.
Commitment to Neutrality
Panelists from the AAA uphold the highest standards of impartiality to provide a fair and balanced resolution process.
Diverse Perspectives
The AAA is committed to maintaining a diverse roster of arbitrators and mediators, reflecting a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives to meet the needs of our clients.
Proven Track Record
Many panelists have decades of experience resolving disputes across industries, including public and private sectors, helping navigate even the most complex labor challenges.
Supporting Labor Dispute Resolution with Expert-Led Education
Educational programs
The AAA offers a diverse range of educational programs tailored to meet the needs of labor and management professionals. Whether you’re a union representative, human resources professional, attorney, shop steward, or business agent, our programs are designed to provide practical skills.
Explore all of our educational offerings and find the right program for your professional development. Visit our Education Services page to learn more and register for upcoming events.
Latest Updates
News
AAA® Partners with Cornell’s Scheinman Institute on National Labor ADR Program
True Value of the AAA’s Labor Services
The AAA’s Labor Arbitration News
AAAi Chatbook: Labor Arbitration AI
Get fast, focused, referenced answers to your labor arbitration questions.
Self-representation
Are You Self-Represented?
In arbitration, you don’t have to have a lawyer represent you (unless state law requires it). Many people—including individuals and small business owners—choose to handle arbitration on their own.
It’s important to know that arbitration is a final and binding process that can affect your rights. So, if you are considering representing yourself, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. If you do decide to go through arbitration without a lawyer, the AAA has resources to help you.
Documents for Labor Arbitration and Mediation
Rules, forms, and fees
Labor Arbitration Rules
Impartial Umpire Rules for Arbitration of Impasses Between Trustees of Joint Employee Benefit Trust Funds
Employee Benefit Plan Claims Arbitration Rules
Election Arbitration Rules
Rules for the Impartial Determination of Union Fees
Grievance Mediation Procedures
Expedited Labor Arbitration Procedures
Labor Arbitration Fee Schedule
Labor Arbitration Rules Demand for Arbitration
Expert Resources to Navigate Labor Disputes
Resource library
AAA Standards of Conduct for Parties and Representatives
AAA-ICDR Standards of Conduct for Parties and Representatives
Code of Professional Responsibility for Arbitrators of Labor-Management Disputes
Comparison of Expedited Processes for Labor Arbitration
"Controlling the Cost of Grievance and Employment Arbitration: Practical Tips for Practitioners"
Customized On-Site/Virtual Training for Labor and Management Dispute Resolution
"Overemployed: The Old Laws and the New Trend of Working Two Full-time Remote Jobs"
Qualification Criteria for Admittance to the AAA Labor Panel
Revolutionize Your Organization’s Elections with the AAA Online Elections Platform
Summary of Changes for the Multi-Employer Pension Plan Arbitration Rules for Withdrawal Liability Disputes
AAA Labor Rules AI Chatbot
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