In re the Arbitration between Roscoe & Simon

Petitioners move for confirmation of an arbitration award requiring certain payment to the Amalgamated Cotton Garment and Allied Industries Insurance Fund. Respondent — “Jacob Simon, individually and d/b/a Victory Apparel Company” — challenges the existence of any contractual relationship with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, under which such payment may be compelled. The challenge is at once untimely and baseless.

There is no dispute as to the writings involved, and that they provide for arbitration. The issue raised is as to whether the named respondent is the contracting party…