Munson Medical Center v. Local 395

On August 25, 1971, Grand Traverse Circuit Court issued an injunctive order which required defendants, according to contract, to withdraw two complaints or charges of unfair labor practices which had been filed with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission.

Paragraph 4 of the contract provides:

"The union agrees to take all necessary action to withdraw unfair labor practice charges filed against the hospital and currently before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission.”

The issue raised on appeal is simply: Does a circuit court have jurisdiction to issue an order requiring a party to…