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August 1985

The FMCS contribution to nonlabor dispute resolution

Jerome T. Barrett

During the 1961-80 period, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shared its expertise with parties outside the labor-relations arena; results demonstrate the promise of medication for the speedy, low-cost resolution of many different types of economic and social conflicts.

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