Melin v. Arcata Graphics

MEMORANDUM and ORDER

ELFVIN, District Judge.

Plaintiff, a former employee of defendant Areata Graphics (“Areata”), claims that he was discharged by Areata December 10, 1979 without good cause in violation of a collective bargaining agreement then in effect between Areata and defendant Graphic Arts International Union, Local 17-B (“Local 17-B”). He further claims that Local 17-B arbitrarily and in bad faith refused to properly process a grievance filed by him in connection with his discharge. Plaintiff asserts causes of action against Local 17-B for breach of its duty of fair representation and…