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.
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We manage a wide range of labor disputes arising from alleged violations of collective bargaining agreements, including but not limited to:
Including termination, suspension, and demotion.
Disputes over compensation, overtime, and working schedules.
Issues related to safety and the workplace environment.
Conflicts over rank, promotions, and job placements.
Disagreements on the application and meaning of collective bargaining agreements.
Managing and resolving work stoppages and employer lockouts.
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.
- 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.
Panelists bring specialized knowledge in collective bargaining, workplace grievances, employment law, and union-management relations.
Panelists from the AAA uphold the highest standards of impartiality to provide a fair and balanced resolution process.
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.
Many panelists have decades of experience resolving disputes across industries, including public and private sectors, helping navigate even the most complex labor challenges.
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.