Arbitration is a mandatory but non-binding informal hearing where a neutral arbitrator, or panel of arbitrators, is selected to hear the evidence in your case. Arbitration can be a viable dispute resolution technique in a wide variety of pension and welfare disputes.The purpose of this proceeding is to resolve remaining disputed issues between the County of Cook and Oak Forest Health. The Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program resolves approximately fifty percent of cases before they reach a jury trial. There can be an unlimited number of Activists in the workplace. Union Stewards shall perform all Activists roles.