Arbitration Fees and Union Elections
The following two questions are answered by providing a synopsis of each topic, along with a reference:
Based on the most currently reported data by the American Arbitration Association (www.adr.org ) and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (www.fmcs.gov) , you should factor all but one of the following into your budget. Which one is incorrect?
a. 50% of an arbitrator's daily fee
b. Administrative fees up to $225
c. 50% of the travel expenses for the arbitrator
d. 100% of the witnesses' expenses
e. $600 court waiver fee
The Ohio-based company is covered by the NLRA. The CEO has heard rumblings that the employees may not be satisfied and are looking for representation. The CEO asked you, "If a union files a petition for an election by the end of January, would the election occur before or after we negotiate a new agreement with our overseas partner next June? Assume the election would be a standard process without complications. Based on 2012 data, you respond that the election would likely occur in:
a. March
b. May
c. July
d. August