Legal Opinion
Local Union No. 77 v. Public Utility District No. 1
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided March 8, 1985No. 7058-8-IIPublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtReed, J.
Local 77 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Union) appeals a summary judgment that dismissed its action to compel the Grays Harbor Public Utility District (PUD) to arbitrate a labor dispute. We reverse.
For several years the Union has been the recognized bargaining agent for those categories of employees specifically listed in its collective bargaining agreement with the PUD. Among the "types of employment" listed in the agreement are several grades of "metermen." According to the affidavits,1 these metermen as a normal part of their employment over the years have provided…
2Cases cited22 opinions
- United Steelworkers v. Warrior & Gulf Navigation Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1960
- Textile Workers v. Lincoln Mills of Ala.Supreme Court of the United States · 1957
- United Steelworkers v. American Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1960
- W. R. Grace & Co. v. Local Union 759, International Union of the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic WorkersSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
- Nolde Bros., Inc. v. Local No. 358, Bakery & Confectionery Workers UnionSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
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3Cited by20 opinions
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- Washington Public Employees Ass'n v. Washington Personnel Resources BoardCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1998
- ML Park Place Corp. v. HedreenCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1993
- Department of Social & Health Services v. State Personnel BoardCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1991
- ACF Property Management, Inc. v. ChausseeCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1993
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