S.D. Warren Co. v. United Paperworkers International Union, Local 1069

OPINION

GENE CARTER, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

In this action, S.D. Warren Company seeks to overturn, and the United Paper-workers Union seeks to enforce, an Arbitrator’s decision to reinstate three employees who were discharged by the Company. The employees, Kimberly Denis, Deborah Graham and Linda Willoughby, were discharged in connection with an undercover investigation conducted at the Company, for violation of a rule contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement prohibiting the possession, use or sale of marijuana on mill property. The Arbitrator sustained the grievances of these…