Philadelphia Musical Society, Local 77 v. American Federation of Musicians of the United States & Canada

MEMORANDUM

KATZ, District Judge.

Both sides have requested this court decide this action on the basis of their cross-motions for summary judgment and a hearing. This action arose over a dispute between an international union of musicians and one of its locals over the right to designate the number of local musicians to play on theatrical tours.

The following are uncontested:

1. The court has jurisdiction over plaintiffs claim for breach of the Federation’s Bylaws under section 301(a) of the Labor-Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 185(a).

2. Plaintiff (“Local 77”) is a local union chartered by…