This text investigates the procedural and legal frameworks governing grievance arbitration within the context of labor-management relations. The editorial staff at Allyn and Bacon provides a structured analysis of the mechanisms used to resolve workplace disputes, focusing on the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. The work serves as a foundational reference for understanding the roles of the arbitrator, the union, and the employer in formal dispute resolution processes.

The subject matter points to a technical, procedural resource intended for practitioners, students of labor law, and human resources professionals. The framing suggests a foundational, academic approach to the mechanics of industrial dispute resolution rather than a contemporary commentary on labor policy.