Moore v. United Automobile Workers, International Union Local 598

Plaintiff William Moore filed a hybrid § 301 breach of contract/fair representation suit against his former employer, General Motors Corporation (“GM”), and his union, United Automobile, Aerospace, Agricultural Implement Workers of America International Union Local 598 (“Local 598”). Moore appeals the district court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of GM and Local 598. For the reasons that follow, we AFFIRM the district court’s judgment.

Background

Moore began his employment with GM in 1976 as an hourly assembly line worker. During his employment, he was a member of UAW Local 598. His…