Jones v. International Union of Operating Engineers

NOBLE, Justice.

A. W. Jones, a former employee of Continental Oil Company, (hereafter termed “Conoco”) was discharged following his refusal to sign a written statement as to a pre-existing eye injury and agreement that he was only qualified to work in the classification of yardman. He sued Conoco and his union, International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 876, (hereafter referred to as “Local No. 876”); International Union of Operating Engineers, (hereafter refei'red to as “International"), parent labor organization of Local No. 876; and certain officers of Conoco and the unions. The…