Executive Council Statement
Implementing Article XXI of the AFL-CIO Constitution
… Los Angeles, CA Pursuant to Section 4 of Article XXI of the AFL-CIO Constitution, the Executive Council issues revised procedural rules and decisional criteria to govern mediations and hearings under this Article. Cases initiated under this Article shall be managed by the AFL-CIO … If the Impartial Umpire finds such cause, he or she shall so notify every other party and accord each of them the same right. 11. The Impartial Umpire otherwise shall have discretion to conduct hearings in such a manner as he or she considers …