A TENTATIVE DECISION-MAKING MODEL OF THE STRONG AND WEAK FORCES AT LABOR ARBITRATION

In this article we discuss how strong forces and weak forces may inter act to influence the arbitral decision-making process. A simplified mo del is offered to facilitate understanding of the interactions. This m odel of arbitral decision making only touches the surface of those for ces and their interactions that influence the judgments of arbitrators . Clearly, many questions remain unresolved. This article is an initia l attempt to clarify and understand the relationships involved.