Johnston-Tombigbee Furniture Manufacturing Company v. Local Union No. 2462, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Afl-Cio

GEE, Circuit Judge:

This case concerns the arbitrability of a dispute arising under a collective bargaining agreement between a furniture manufacturing company and a carpenters’ union. The company discharged employee Cobb allegedly for failure and refusal to perform his duties and follow instructions. The union processed a grievance in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, contending that Cobb was fired in violation of the management’s rights clause, which provided that employees may be fired “for just cause.” Failing to carry the grievance procedure, the union notified the…