United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied-Industrial & Service Workers International Union v. Continental Tire North America, Inc.

Affirmed by published opinion. Judge WILKINSON wrote the opinion, in which Judge MICHAEL and Judge MOTZ joined.

OPINION

WILKINSON, Circuit Judge:

In this case, a union is seeking to compel arbitration of grievances it filed against an employer. The district court held that the grievances were arbitrable, and we affirm. The suit was timely because the statute of limitations period does not begin until a party unequivocally refuses to arbitrate. In addition, despite the fact that the grievances were filed after the collective bargaining agreements had expired, it is clear from the contracts…