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Donuts Might Not be Available To Be Dunked!

Job action likely as talks break down between Dunkin’ Donut supplier, union

I guess when mediation fails, sometimes its the donut eaters that lose! :)

Contract negotiations between Teamsters Local 25 and Dunkin’ Donuts’ supplier Northeast DCP have reached an impasse, and both sides are bracing for a walkout, company and union officials say.

Even the presence of a federal mediator at a…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 19, 2010 at 6:19pm — No Comments

Mediators' "Defining" Moment!

MEDIATORS' "DEFINING" MOMENT!

Looking for a defining opportunity for you (and our profession) to be heard? Here's one such opportunity brought to you by NAFCM: the National Association For Community Mediation.

The Department of Labor (DOL) wants to know what it takes to be an "expert mediator" and have turned to NAFCM for help. As a member-based…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 17, 2010 at 5:31pm — No Comments

New Gorilla Experiment!

This is absolute gold for mediation and conflict resolution trainers!

The famous "Invisible Gorilla Experiment" from 10+ years ago which just about every trainer uses t received a modern update.

For those who do not know what I am talking about and those who do, watch the video below:

Read the article […

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 14, 2010 at 6:13am — 3 Comments

Washington Post Ombudsman Finds Few Staffers Know Opinionating Rules

In the wake of the Dave Weigel controversy…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 7, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

CVS To Use Mediation

Caremark, the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced the signing of a National Universal Agreement to Mediate (NUAM) to informally resolve workplace disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) before an EEOC… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on July 5, 2010 at 5:43pm — 1 Comment

BP Looking To Close Ombuds Office!

Washington (CNN) -- BP has been trying to shut down an internal safety watchdog agency it set up under congressional pressure four years ago, according to sources close to the office and a leading congressman.

The Ombudsman Program was set up after a 2005 explosion at a BP refinery in Texas that killed 15 workers and a massive oil spill in Alaska the following year. Its chief, former federal judge Stanley Sporkin,…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 1, 2010 at 10:04pm — No Comments

ODR Being Taught To Mediators & Arbitrators

This story seems interesting but is it very short and leaves me with some questions. From the…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 28, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

New Cyberbullying Law Promotes Mediation

New Cyberbullying law in Victoria, Australia aims to increase mediation

More than 600 people have this year sought orders at the Children's Court against children including… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 27, 2010 at 8:07pm — No Comments

Media Matters Q&A With New NYT Ombuds

(originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com)

Here's one (of 13) questions Joe Strupp, of www.MediaMatters.org, asked the newly appointed New York Times Ombudsman, Arthur S. Brisbane:…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 25, 2010 at 3:51pm — No Comments

(Follow-up) Should Congress Use Mediation?

For those who found the Washington Post article by Mr. Hager suggestingmediation be used for Congress, Robert E. Honig sent this letter to the editor:

L. Michael Hager's suggestion ["How to end gridlock: Mediation… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 21, 2010 at 9:09pm — 1 Comment

Tackling The Root Causes of Conflict

(Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com)

Don't let the first sentence of the story fool you into thinking it's another fluffy conflict resolution article because it is not. It's actually full of some great quotes and information from Richard Rubenstein, from the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 21, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Congress Should Use Mediation

In today's Washington Post, L. Michael Hager writes about the ever present disfunction of Congress and it it could help if it had a service where a third party neutral helps each party identify the issues and then explore possible solutions which meet, at least partially, each of their needs. He or she helps them make their own decision to determine what…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 18, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Proposed California Mediated Mortage Workout Law Defeated

Proposed California Mediated Mortage Workout Law Defeated…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 10, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

Mediation & Communication Lacking with Franchisees

(Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com)

I came across this article whle looking up mediation news in Australia and thought some would find it interesting. See my comments below:

A study by Griffith University into franchise conflict has…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 6, 2010 at 10:01pm — No Comments

iPhones, Dispute System Design & Suicide

(Originally posted @ www.EnjoyMediation.com)

I recently read on the Huffington Post an article about the numerous suicides happening at the factory in China which makes Apple's iPhones, iPods & iPods (I bought one!) this past year.

Looking…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 30, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Conflict Resolution Comes to Nick Jr.!

Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com

Conflict Resolution comes to Nick Jr., no joke!

Nick Jr. will begin airing a new series June 1st called The Olive Branch, produced by Josh Selig’s Little Light Foundation.…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 25, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

Role-Plays for Resolution!

Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com

There is a new workbook now available which sets out to help those involved in conflict resolution prepare themselves for the real deal.

What better way to prepare for conflict then..... Role-plays!

Now whatever version of 'roleplaying' you might be… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on May 24, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

New Technology For Conflict Resolution Professionals

Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com

5 Way Video Chat Coming to Skype?…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 17, 2010 at 8:10am — 3 Comments

Q & A On Maryland Foreclosure Mediation Program

(Originally posted @ www.EnjoyMediation.com)

This is a great Q & A from the Baltimore Sun explaining the foreclosure mediation program in Maryland.

Questions from the article include:

What will change for home owners and…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 3, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Farce Or Fantastic?

Northwest College has hired Pam Fisher for six days to provide mediation and facilitation services in regards to ongoing conflicts between administrators, faculty, staff and students at the college.

According to the Poweel Tribune:

"According to information in a…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on April 28, 2010 at 8:35am — No Comments