Grievance arbitration is the preferred method for resolving disputes concerning the interpretation or application of existing collective bargaining agreements.
Most contracts have grievance procedures to be followed prior to arbitration.
The minimum qualifications for membership on PERC s panel are the same as for PERC staff members. Referrals from the PERC panel are by computer-generated random selection among the panel members. To reduce the need for substitute names or second lists, PERC always provides the parties with two more names than requested. There is no charge for a list from the PERC panel. The parties must pay the fees or expenses of an arbitrator they select from the PERC panel.