Local 174, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers v. Lucas Flour Co.

The petitioner and the respondent (which we shall call the union and the employer) were parties to a collective bargaining contract within the purview of the National Labor Relations Act. The contract contained the following provisions, among others:

“Article II

“The Employer reserves the right to discharge any man in his employ if his work is not satisfactory.

“Article XIV

“Should any difference as to the true interpretation of this agreement arise, same shall be submitted to a Board of Arbitration of two members, one representing the firm, and one representing the Union. If said members cannot…