Dube v. Chauffeurs, Teamsters & Warehousemen, Local No. 597

This labor relations case has twenty questions certified here. Our disposition of the case will undoubtedly answer many of the questions, since it must treat the issues essential to adjudication. However, the statement of and response to those essential questions will be directed to limiting the opinion to the substantive questions raised.

The plaintiff has brought this action against both his employer and his union. Plis complaint of unfair labor practices charged the union with violating 21 V.S.A. §§ 1726(b)(1) and (3), which read as follows:

*396(b) It shall be an unfair labor practice for an…