Lutz v. International Ass'n of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ELLIS, District Judge.

This is a class action brought against the International Association óf Machinists and Aerospace Workers (“IAM”) by airline employees who are nonunion members but who are nonetheless represented by the IAM for collective bargaining purposes, as required by the Railway Labor Act (“RLA”).1 These employees, as permitted by law,2 object to paying the union any fees or dues that are unrelated to the costs of collective bargaining.3 At issue on the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment is whether the IAM, consistent with the RLA and the First Amendment,…