This document proposes reforms to compulsory arbitration for public sector unions in New York state. It suggests: 1) Defining "ability to pay" as the ability to fund arbitration awards without cutting services or raising taxes. 2) Prohibiting arbitration panels from considering non-compensation issues. 3) Limiting unions to binding arbitration every two bargaining cycles to encourage good faith negotiations. 4) Adding transparency by requiring public arbitration deliberations and decisions.