International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 349 v. Shires

HORTON, Chief Judge.

On May 29, 1959, the appellee, an electrical contractor, filed a complaint for injunction, damages and other relief against the appellant union, alleging in substance an illegal conspiracy on the part of the appellants, picketing of the appellee’s place of business in various job sites, and engaging in a secondary boycott. It was further alleged that the appellee had signed an agreement with another union and the appellants, by their actions, were seeking to force their union upon the appellee, its employees and the general public. Appellants filed a motion to dismiss on…