Pace International Union v. Vacumet Paper Metalizing Corp.

OPINION

GILMAN, Circuit Judge.

This case arises out of a labor dispute between Pace International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, and its Subordinate Local No. 733 (collectively, PACE) and Vacumet Paper Metalizing Corporation (Vacumet). PACE sought an order to compel arbitration concerning the allegedly wrongful termination of Vacumet employee Roy Nichols. Vacumet argued that, by agreement of the parties, the dispute was not subject to arbitration. For the reasons set forth below, we REVERSE the judgment of the district court and REMAND with instructions to refer the dispute to arbitration.

I. BACKGROUND

Vac…