Fries v. United Mine Workers of America

The judgment at issue results in the specific performance of an alleged oral contract for a “monthly retirement benefit of $500,” together with an agreed $35,000 to be paid from the general funds of the defendant union.

It is generally recognized that tire conduct and business affairs of a labor union is governed by the constitution and bylaws of such union. 24 Ill. L.&Pr. Labor Relations § 12, at 158 (1956); O'Brien v. Matual, 14 Ill.App.2d 173, 144 N.E.2d 446.

The amended complaint alleges that “officials and agents of the defendant” orally agreed that plaintiff would be paid “retirement…