H. K. Porter Co. v. United Steelworkers of America

BUTZNER, Circuit Judge:

Over the objection of the union, the district court ordered arbitration of the company’s claim for damages alleged to have been caused by violation of a no-strike clause contained in the parties’ collective bargaining agreement. The union contends arbitration is limited to employees’ grievances. The company asserts it embraces its claim against the union. We conclude the district court correctly interpreted the agreement and affirm its decision. We also hold the district judge did not abuse his discretion in prohibiting the union from deposing the company’s plant…