Emerick v. McConway & Torley Corp.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

HUYETT, District Judge.

Pending before me is defendant International Molders & Allied Workers Union, Local No. 316’s (Union) motion to strike plaintiffs demand for a jury trial. For the reasons stated below, I will deny the motion.

Plaintiff claims that defendant McConway & Torley Corporation wrongfully discharged him in violation of the collective bargaining agreement and that the Union breached its duty of fair representation by refusing to process his grievance to arbitration. Plaintiff seeks reinstatement and damages. The Union argues that a jury trial is not available…