International Paper Co. v. United Paperworkers International Union

BEAM, Circuit Judge.

The United Paperworkers International Union, its Local, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (collectively, “the Union”) appeal the district court’s order vacating an arbitration award. We affirm the district court.

I. BACKGROUND

International Paper Company (“the Company”) owns and operates a paper mill in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The production and maintenance workers at the mill are members of the Union. The workers are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Company. The 1993 to 1998 CBA was in force at the time of the dispute at issue…