§ 36-11-10. Factors to be considered by the arbitrator.
The factors, among others, to be given weight by the arbitrator in arriving at a decision shall include:
(1) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions of employment of the state employees involved with the prevailing wage rates or hourly conditions of employment maintained for the same or similar work of employees exhibiting like or similar skills under the same working conditions, in this state and neighboring states in private industry and public employment on state and local levels;
(2) Interest and welfare of the public;
(3) Comparison of peculiarities of employment in regard to other industries, trades, or professions, specifically:
(i) Hazards of employment;
(ii) Physical, educational and mental qualifications;
(iii) Job training and skills.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 277, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 36-11 - Organization of State Employees
Section 36-11-1. - Right to organize — Bargaining representatives.
Section 36-11-1.1. - Definitions.
Section 36-11-2. - Discrimination because of membership in employee organization prohibited.
Section 36-11-3. - Action on grievances.
Section 36-11-4. - Applicability.
Section 36-11-6. - Powers of representative organizations.
Section 36-11-7. - Obligation to bargain.
Section 36-11-7.1. - Unresolved issues submitted to mediation.
Section 36-11-8. - Unresolved issues — Conciliation or fact finding.
Section 36-11-9. - Binding arbitration — Procedure.
Section 36-11-10. - Factors to be considered by the arbitrator.
Section 36-11-11. - Fees and expenses of arbitrator.
Section 36-11-12. - Retirement system matters excluded from collective bargaining.