...known as the cost of living. (f) The overall compensation presently received by the employes [sic], including direct wage compensation, vacation, holidays...parties, in the public service or in private employment. Impasse Procedure Under MERA (MED/ARB and INT/ARB) The investigation procedure under the MERA, covering...

...arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding. (d) Any other factors which in his professional judgment are normally or traditionally taken into consideration in the determination of wages and other benefits in the collective bargaining process. (dXD Agreements in effect between the Public...

...goods and services since the last contract; and d) any other factors which in his professional judgment are normally or traditionally taken into consideration in the determination of wages and other benefits in the collective bargaining process." Some of the "other" factors he considered...