A professional who arbitrates disputes between labor and management to bind both to specific terms and conditions of labor contract. Responsibilities include:

• Conducts hearing to evaluate contentions of parties regarding disputed contract provisions.
• Analyzes information obtained, using knowledge of facts in issue and industry practices.
• Renders binding decision to settle dispute, protect public interests, prevent employee wage loss, and minimize business interruptions.
• Issues report concerning results of arbitration.
• May serve exclusively for particular case for which selected by parties and be known as Ad Hoc Arbitrator.
• May serve for all disputes concerning specific agreements and be known as Umpire; Referee.