The teachers' union in the Whispering Hills school district has not come to a collective bargaining agreement with the school board. A neutral third party has been brought in to make decisions on the topics that have kept the two parties from agreeing on a contract. This process is called _______________.

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Arbitration is the process of bringing in a neutral third party to make decisions on the issues that are keeping two parties from reaching a collective bargaining agreement. Conciliation is an informal process where a third party seeks to bring the parties together and facilitate a settlement. Fact-finding is a process where a neutral third party investigates the issues and makes recommendations. Mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps the parties reach a settlement but does not have the authority to make binding decisions. In this scenario, the fact that a third party has been brought in to make decisions suggests that it is arbitration.

The Teachers' Union in the Whispering Hills School District Has