10.2190/38R1-RFA3-L9LN-5WRQ 38R1RFA3L9LN5WRQ 0 ARBITRATION CHALLENGED: THE CASE OF INDIANA 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=38R1RFA3L9LN5WRQ 2 CLARENCE R. DEITSCH AND DAVID A. DILTS Arbitration has demonstrated its effectiveness as the preferred method of grievance impasse resolution. However, recent events in the State of Indiana threaten the institution of arbitration. This article examines and analyzes the criteria developed by the Marion County Superior Court in vacating a recent arbitration award. The article concludes that, if the decision is allowed to stand, the use of arbitration for the resolution of public employee grievances will decline in Indiana and other states with similar legislation.