Gainey v. Local 71, International Brotherhood of Teamsters

This is a summary of the parts of plaintiffs’ complaint necessary for decision:

The 21 plaintiffs are now over-the-road drivers and employees of Akers Motor Lines, Inc., a common carrier by truck of commodities in interstate commerce — hereafter called Akers. Originally there were 28 plaintiffs, but Dan W. Martin and six others have removed themselves as plaintiffs, as they are no longer employees of Akers. Plaintiffs, as a group, constitute some of the oldest drivers in point of service with Akers.

The employees of Akers, including the 21 plaintiffs, have been unionized and represented for…