Robeson Appliances v. International Ass'n of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

The defendants herein represent or are associated with striking employees of the plaintiff manufacturer. The strike was called on February 28, 1977 in support of the employees’ demands for a new collective bargaining agreement, the parties’ prior agreement having expired the previous day. On March 1, 1977 picketing was commenced at the plaintiff’s Castile, New York and Perry, New York facilities. Trouble ensued and on March 3, 1977 the plaintiff brought this action for a permanent injunction enjoining various acts of violent and disorderly conduct and obstructive mass picketing alleged to…