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SECTION 28-9.7-10

§ 28-9.7-10 Factors to be considered byarbitration board. – The arbitrators shall conduct the hearings and render their decision upon thebasis of a prompt, peaceful, and just settlement of wage or hour disputesbetween the correctional officers and the state. The factors among others to begiven weight by the arbitrators in arriving at a decision shall include:

(1) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the correctional officers with prevailing wage rates or hourlyconditions of employment of skilled employees of the building trades andindustry in the state;

(2) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the correctional officers with wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of correctional officers in other states;

(3) Interest and welfare of the public;

(4) Comparison of peculiarities of employment in regard toother trades or professions, specifically:

(i) Hazards of employment;

(ii) Physical qualifications;

(iii) Educational qualifications;

(iv) Mental qualifications;

(v) Job training and skills.

(5) Consideration of state's ability to pay.

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SECTION 28-9.7-10

§ 28-9.7-10 Factors to be considered byarbitration board. – The arbitrators shall conduct the hearings and render their decision upon thebasis of a prompt, peaceful, and just settlement of wage or hour disputesbetween the correctional officers and the state. The factors among others to begiven weight by the arbitrators in arriving at a decision shall include:

(1) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the correctional officers with prevailing wage rates or hourlyconditions of employment of skilled employees of the building trades andindustry in the state;

(2) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the correctional officers with wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of correctional officers in other states;

(3) Interest and welfare of the public;

(4) Comparison of peculiarities of employment in regard toother trades or professions, specifically:

(i) Hazards of employment;

(ii) Physical qualifications;

(iii) Educational qualifications;

(iv) Mental qualifications;

(v) Job training and skills.

(5) Consideration of state's ability to pay.

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SECTION 28-9.7-10

§ 28-9.7-10 Factors to be considered byarbitration board. – The arbitrators shall conduct the hearings and render their decision upon thebasis of a prompt, peaceful, and just settlement of wage or hour disputesbetween the correctional officers and the state. The factors among others to begiven weight by the arbitrators in arriving at a decision shall include:

(1) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the correctional officers with prevailing wage rates or hourlyconditions of employment of skilled employees of the building trades andindustry in the state;

(2) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the correctional officers with wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of correctional officers in other states;

(3) Interest and welfare of the public;

(4) Comparison of peculiarities of employment in regard toother trades or professions, specifically:

(i) Hazards of employment;

(ii) Physical qualifications;

(iii) Educational qualifications;

(iv) Mental qualifications;

(v) Job training and skills.

(5) Consideration of state's ability to pay.