§ 28-9.1-10 - Factors to be considered by arbitration board.
SECTION 28-9.1-10
§ 28-9.1-10 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 fire fighters and the city or town by which they are employed. Thefactors, among others, to be given weight by the arbitrators in arriving at adecision shall include:
(1) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the fire department in question with prevailing wage rates orhourly conditions of employment of skilled employees of the building trades andindustry in the local operating area involved.
(2) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the fire department in question with wage rates or hourlyconditions of employment maintained for the same or similar work of employeesexhibiting like or similar skills under the same or similar working conditionsin the local operating area involved.
(3) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the fire department in question with wage rates or hourlyconditions of employment of fire departments in cities or towns of comparablesize.
(4) Interest and welfare of the public.
(5) 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.
(6) Comparison of community's ability to pay.