First Name: Initial: Last Name: Suffix: Arbitrator Since: Barton W. Bloom 2005

Arbitration/Mediation Experience

I advocated for both labor and management in more than 500 arbitration hearings in the public and private sectors from 1974 through 1998. I have been a labor arbitrator since 2005.

Panels/Permanent Arbitrator

American Arbitration Association National Mediation Board Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service New York State Employment Relations Board New York City Office of Collective Bargaining New Jersey State Board of Mediation.

Issues/Industries

Issues: Absenteeism, Arbitrability, Barg. Unit, Benefits, Demotion, Discipline, Discrimination, Sick Leave, Reinstatement, Hiring Practices, Performance, Posting/Bidding, Layoffs, Management Rights, Past Practices, Promotion, Safety/Health, Seniority, Subcontracting, Tenure, Wages, Job Classification, Overtime, Hours/Assignments, Work Conditions, Violence/Threats Industries: State and Local Government, Health, Office/Clerical, Police/Fire, Transportation, Real Estate, Service

Work History

1969-1998 - Private Law Practice 1974-1998 - Part-time counsel in New York State Legislature 1998-2005 - Chief Associate Attorney, New York State Insurance Department Liquidation Bureau 2005 to present - full time arbitrator

Education

1964 - Alfred University, Bachelor of Arts 1968 - Brooklyn Law School, Juris Doctor

Professional Affiliations