Mitchell v. International Ass'n of MacHinists

This appeal is from a judgment denying a petition for a writ of mandate. Petitioners seek reinstatement in respondent union, having been expelled for “conduct unbecoming a member.’’ The conduct involved is their “peaceable, open, public, active, and vigorous campaign and support” for Proposition 18, the “right-to-work” law, in contravention of the expressed official policy of the union. (Respondents will be referred to in the singular.)

Petitioner Mitchell was a member of respondent from 1942 to July 8, 1959, the date of his expulsion. Petitioner Mulgrew was a member from 1953 until his…