Merryman Excavation, Inc. v. International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150

MANION, Circuit Judge.

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, brought a series of grievances against Merryman Excavation, Inc. for violations of the parties’ collective bargaining agreement. Thirteen grievances were argued before a joint grievance committee, as provided in that agreement. Local 150 prevailed on nine grievances, and was awarded a total of $96,364.72 by the joint committee. Merryman filed this action seeking to vacate the joint committee’s awards under § 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 185; Local 150 counterclaimed to enforce the nine…