1955
Joseph F. Finnegan is appointed by President Eisenhower as FMCS’ fourth director.
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1957
The first national training seminars for FMCS mediators are held in four locations around the country.
1959
Congress enacts the Landrum-Griffin Act (Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act) which establishes a bill of rights for union members—a right to sue their union, have a voice in union affairs and control of dues increases, among others.
1960
“The Steelworker’s Trilogy” — The Supreme Court hands down three decisions that give full support to the arbitration process.