Dale C. Richardson v. Communications Workers of America, Dale C. Richardson v. Communications Workers of America

Plaintiff Dale C. Richardson filed an action for multiple claims against the Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, arising from his alleged wrongful discharge from employment with the Western Electric Company, Inc. In his first claim he sought damages against both the Union and his employer under § 301(a) of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947. 29 U.S.C.A. § 185(a). In his second claim he sought damages for mental anguish arising from alleged invidious discrimination directed against him for failing to join the Union. These claims were tried together, and on remand from this court…