Local Union No. 12405, District 50, United Mine Workers v. Martin Marietta Corp.

KNOCH, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff, Local Union No. 12405, District 50, United Mine Workers, hereinafter called the “Local,” brought suit in the United States District Court, pursuant to § 301(a) of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, 29 U.S.C. § 185, to enforce the arbitration provisions of a collective bargaining agreement made with defendant, Martin Marietta Corp., hereinafter called “Martin.” The Local also sought damages for alleged breach of contract, and a temporary restraining order enjoining Martin from closing down its Chicago Heights, Illinois, plant and laying off its…