General Metals Corp. v. Precision Lodge 1600

This is an appeal by Precision Lodge 1600 of the International Association of Machinists, and Fred J. Goodman from an order vacating the award of an arbitrator and denying a petition for confirmation of the award.

Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and General Metals Corporation, the grievance of an employe named Goodman was referred to an impartial arbitrator selected by the parties. Article VII, section 2 of the agreement provided: “Said arbiter shall render his decision in writing not later than fifteen (15) days after he has taken the matter under submission.”…