General Drivers, Helpers and Truck Terminal Employees, Local No. 120 v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

STEPHENSON, Circuit Judge.

General Drivers, Helpers and Truck Terminal Employees, Local No. 120 (Union) appeals from the judgment of the district court1 denying enforcement of an arbitration award in favor of the Union. The central issue in this appeal is whether the arbitration panel’s decision drew its essence from the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and appellee Sears, Roebuck & Company (Company). We hold that the district court improperly substituted its judgment for that of the arbitration panel and accordingly reverse.

This appeal ultimately arises from a grievance filed…