Fed Research Paper Suggests Possible Rise in Inflation

Fed Research Paper Suggests Possible Rise in Inflation

By Jim Cline

inflationA just released paper from the Federal Reserve Bank points to a possible upward drift in the inflation rate.

[Read more…]

Interest Arbitration Series Part VII: Port Angeles Police Arbitration

Interest Arbitration Series Part VII: Port Angeles Police Arbitration

By Jim Cline

Employer_vs_employeeThis is the seventh and final article in a series of articles on recent Interest Arbitration decisions.  A summary of all recent arbitration decisions since 2008 is available on the Premium website. This is a decision by Arbitrator Timothy Williams involving Port Angeles Police.  The award was issued in April of this year.

[Read more…]

Interest Arbitration Series Part VI: Spokane Transit Arbitration

Interest Arbitration Series Part VI: Spokane Transit Arbitration

By Jim Cline

Wage IncreaseThis is the sixth in a series of articles on recent Interest Arbitration decisions.  A summary of all recent arbitration decisions since 2008 is available on the Premium website.  This is a decision by Arbitrator Howell Lankford concerning Spokane Transit Authority Paratransit Operators.

[Read more…]