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3rd Arbitration--March 8, 2004
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 We have a written transcription of this meeting but it is in Japanese, which is not supported by this web site. 

 

 

 

 

From the History of the Situation page:

 

March 8, 2004:  3rd Arbitration meeting held in Shinjuku.  The format was different with the only speakers being Fukuyama-san for the Union and the Board lawyers--with assistance from the two arbitrators.  The Union's questions and the Board's answers were read.   A tape recording of the session (in Japanese) was made.  From our perspective the Board's lawyers seemed to have little knowledge of the history of the situation and the concerns and legalities involved.  We will continue to discuss some of our questions and their answers at the next meeting which will be held on April 20.  The school lawyers say they need at least 3 weeks between meetings for formulating and submitting questions, and analyzing and formulating responses.