Container Products, Inc. v. United Steelworkers of America, and Its Local 5651

JOHNSON, Circuit Judge:

This case focuses on the limited power of a court to exercise authority over an arbitration award. The line of events bringing this case before us commenced in January of 1987, when Pascal J. Barone, III (the grievant-employee), was training a new employee at Container Products, Inc. (the Company). After a dispute 1 between a foreman and Barone concerning the type of work which Barone should be performing, Barone was discharged. The United Steelworkers of America and its Local 5651 (the Union), filed a grievance on Barone’s behalf. The Company and the Union agreed to…