Legal Opinion
Peggy Wood v. Houston Belt & Terminal Railway and Transportation Communications International Union
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided April 13, 1992No. 91-2361PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
E. GRADY JOLLY, Circuit Judge:
Peggy Wood appeals from the summary judgment in favor of her employer and union in this hybrid breach of contract/breach of duty of fair representation case. Because her claims are barred by the six-month statute of limitations, we AFFIRM.
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Wood was employed by Houston Belt & Terminal Railway (“HB & T”) as a clerk. HB & T is a carrier covered by the Railway Labor Act (“RLA”), 45 U.S.C. §§ 151 et seq. The Transportation Communications International Union (“the Union”) is the certified bargaining representative for certain employees at HB & T. HB & T and the Union…
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