Abstract
Jamaica is no stranger to compulsory arbitration. Its Public Utility Undertakings and Public Services Arbitration Law (popularly known as the Essential Services Law) has been on the statute book since 1952, providing for compulsory arbitration in essential industries. During the period under review in this paper (1952–69) some 79 cases were heard. Additionally, a number of cases involved court litigation and/or illegal direct action by groups of employees or employers. The Jamaican experience has been full. This paper will seek to present and analyse what has happened in the field of compulsory arbitration in Jamaica and draw appropriate conclusions as to the relevance of the findings for other societies.
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