Mascair v. Blache

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Mascair and fifty-six others applied for employment with Jefferson Downs for the racing season beginning April 8, 1982. Many had worked for the company in previous seasons, some for ten or more previous seasons; most were employed by the New Orleans Fair Grounds between seasons at Jefferson Downs. The applicants were represented in contract negotiations by Local 328, Pari-Mutuel Clerk Union, as in previous years.

Prior to opening date Jefferson Downs installed new betting machines. It required all prospective employees to be trained and tested on this equipment, and it…