Legal Status of Binding Arbitration
The latest form of binding arbitration for public safety unions has been held unconstitutional by a California Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court let stand that ruling. PORAC continues to look at viable option to develope legislation that will pass constitutional challenge. In the meantime, the arsenal of tools currently available to an association may still be utilized. These tools include using political pressure by various means and tactics to convince the employer to do the right thing. For larger and more politically active associations, the political route may still be the best arena for obtaining an association's desired results. For smaller or less politically involved associations, other activities may be utilized, such as slow downs, speed ups, and the like.


