Portland General Electric Co. v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 125

This case involves grievances filed by certain members of defendant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 125, against plaintiff Portland General Electric, challenging plaintiffs — and its parent company Enron’s — treatment of the members’ pension plans. Plaintiff commenced this action, pursuant to ORS 28.010, 1 seeking a declaration that the grievances were not subject to arbitration under the parties’ collective bargaining agreement. After hearing cross-motions for summary judgment, the trial court concluded that the grievances were not subject to arbitration and entered…