Legal Opinion
James L. Beck v. Caterpillar Inc. And United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided March 14, 1995No. 94-2571PublishedCited by 54 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GRANT, District Judge.
Plaintiff James Beck, a UAW member and former employee of Caterpillar, Inc., was “separated” from his employment with Caterpillar in April 1989. 1 When Caterpillar denied his grievance and the UAW refused to proceed to arbitration, Mr. Beck filed a hybrid suit under Section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 185, contending that Caterpillar violated the collective bargaining agreement when it terminated his employment, and that the Union breached its duty of fair representation. Mr. Beck subsequently stipulated to a voluntary dismissal of his…
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