The Illinois Public Employee Relations Report provides current, nonadversarial information to those involved or interested in employer-employee relations in public employment. The authors of bylined articles are responsible for the contents and for the opinions and conclusions expressed. Readers are encouraged to submit comments on the contents, and to contribute information on developments in public agencies or public-sector labor relations. The Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are affirmative action/equal opportunities institutions.
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Vol. 20, No. 2
Gerald E. Berendt
Contents:
The Early Years of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (1984-1992) Part I, by Gerald E. Berendt
Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part article. Part II will appear in the Summer 2003 issue.
Recent Developments
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 19, No. 4
Michael A. Loizzi Jr., Penny Upton, and John L. Di John Jr.
Contents:
Bargaining Implications of the No Child Left Behind Act, by Michael A. Loizzi, Jr., Penny Upton and John L. Di John, Jr.
Recent Developments,
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 19, No. 3
Harvey A. Nathan
Contents:
An Arbitrator's Duty to Provide a Fair and Adequate Hearing: An Historical Perspective, by Harvey A. Nathan
Recent Developments,
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 19, No. 2
Daniel Nielsen, Christine VerPloeg, and James Martin
Contents:
Wimping Out: Practicing Arbitrators Look at Reinstatement Without Backpay, by Daniel Nielsen, Christine VerPloeg and James Martin
Recent Developments,
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 19, No. 1
Robert C. Long
Contents:
Public Policy Challenges to Arbitration Awards in the Public Sector Under Illinois Law: Illinois Lets Loose the Unruly Horse, by Robert C. Long
Recent Developments,
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 18, No. 4
William K. Strycker
Contents:
Labor Management Cooperation: Key to Organization and Employee Success, by William K. Strycker
Recent Developments
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 18, No. 3
James A. Spizzo and Charis Runnels
Contents:
Emerging Trends in Public Sector Interest Arbitration: Employee Residency Rules, by James A. Spizzo and Charis A. Runnels
Recent Developments
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 18, No. 2
Joel A. D'Alba
Contents:
How Do Civil Service Disciplinary Hearings and Labor Arbitration of Discipline Cases Co-exist?, by Joel A. D'Alba
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 18, No. 1
Michael Kiser, Fred B. Lifton, and Tracy Billows
Contents:
New Approaches to Compensation for Teachers, by Michael Kiser, Fred B. Lifton, and Tracy Billows
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 17, No. 4
Paul R. Klenck
Contents:
Individual Contract Rights for School Employees, by Paul R. Klenck
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 17, No. 3
Lisa Salkovitz Kohn
Contents:
Employment Disputes after Sutton and Murphy: Are the Courts Losing Sight of the Purposes of the ADA?, by Lisa Salkovitz Kohn
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 17, No. 2
William C. Kling
Contents:
Coming Together to Address Student Aggression and School Safety, by William C. Kling
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 17, No. 1
Gilbert Feldman
Contents:
The Illinois Supreme Court's Stahulak Decision Establishes a Further Departure Under the IPLRA from the Federal Model in Duty of Fair Representation Cases, by Gilbert Feldman
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 16, No. 4
Craig R. Thorstenson and Gary N. Savine
Contents:
Minimizing the Potential Litigation Risks of Today's Electronic Workplace, by Craig R. Thorstenson and Gary N. Savine
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 16, No. 3
Hank Scheff
Contents:
Union Power, Collective Bargaining, and Illinois Public Pensions, by Hank Scheff
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 16, No. 1
Stephen B. Rubin
Contents:
Disability Issues in Arbitration, by Stephen B. Rubin
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 15, No. 4
Edwin H. Benn
Contents:
A Practical Approach to Selecting Comparable Communities in Interest Arbitrations under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, by Edwin H. Benn
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 15, No. 3
A. Lynn Himes and Sarah E. Joyce
Contents:
Information Disclosure in Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations, by A. Lynn Himes and Sarah E. Joyce
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 15, No. 2
Felicitas Berlanga
Contents:
Family and Medical Leave Act: Recent Developments in the Courts and Arbitration, by Felicitas Berlanga
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 15, No. 1
James Q. Brennwald
Contents:
When Can a Public Employee Take Employment Disputes to Court, and Out of the Collective Bargaining Arena? With Stahulak and Mahoney, the Illinois Courts Inch Closer to Adopting the Federal Model, by James Q. Brennwald
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 14, No. 3
Lawrence J. Casazza and Barry J. Shulock
Contents:
Violence in the Workplace: An Employer's Potential Liability and How to Reduce That Exposure, by Lawrence J. Casazza, Barry J. Shulock
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 14, No. 2
Gregory J. Malovance and Margaret R. Gibbs
Contents:
New Developments in Public Sector Arbitration—The New Trilogy and Much Ado About Nothing, by Gregory J. Malovance, Margaret R. Gibbs
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 14, No. 1
Gia L. Morris
Contents:
The Fair Labor Standards Act: DOL's Salary Basis Test and Its Impact on Public Sector Employers, by Gia L. Morris
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 13, No. 3
Steven Mark Bierig
Contents:
Discipline for Off-Duty Conduct: Can (And If So, When Should) Big Brother Watch?, by Steven Mark Bierig
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan
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Vol. 13, No. 1
James C. Franczek Jr. and Patricia M. Trainor
Contents:
School Reform and Labor Relations: Can Both Go Forward In Chicago?, by James C. Franczek, Patricia M. Trainor
Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board
Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplan