A federal mediator has been brought in to mediate the Writer's Guild Strike. Sadly, it wasn't me. This dispute is a very common medium for a mediation. Unions have used federal mediators for years to help them settle strikes. Of course, Jimmy Hoffa wasn't that lucky.
From a mediator's standpoint, I must say that the task for the neutral in this dispute could workout in two ways. Either very easy or very tough. The dispute is mostly over revenue sharing generated from Internet downloads and sales. The demand is not an unreasonable one if you take into consideration the age we live in. but the amount in question is a mystery. The bottom line is going to direct the settlement of this dispute. Meanwhile, I am missing all the new episodes of my favorite shows. Are you?
RTM was established not only to provide affordable mediation services, but also to educate the public, and to introduce the advantages and benefits of this alternative dispute resolution. In 2007 RTM merged with American Mediation and history in virtual alternative dispute resolution was made.
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Success in mediation is the result of many factors including the amount in controversy, the number of parties in the dispute and motivations to settle. The most influential factor is the source of mediation rules used. Parties develop trust by negotiating their own rules. When the mediation process is perceived as fair, the parties are more likely to settle. High quality mediators design a variety of strategies and creative techniques to unveil facts that support agreement.
While waiting for new episodes to your favorite shows start devising a new game show for federal mediators…
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