In re the Arbitration between Rochester Independent Workers & General Dynamics/Electronics Division

This is a motion by the petitioner, Rochester Independent Workers, Local No. 1 (Union), to compel the respondent, General Dynamics/Electronics Division (Company), to arbitrate a grievance concerning “ the reduction in force and lay off which is in effect as of April 14, 1967, and the transfer and assignment of work out of the RIW Bargaining *471Unit which is contributory to this lay off and/or its continuation ”.

The facts giving rise to the controversy are substantially undisputed. General Dynamics Corporation is comprised of ten separate divisions of which the electronics division is one. The…