International Union of Petroleum and Industrial Workers v. Standard Oil Co.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

This cause came on to be heard on the petition of International Union of Petroleum and Industrial Workers, SIUNA, AFL-CIO (“petitioner”) to vacate Arbitrators’ Award and the counterpetition of STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA (“counter-petitioner”) for confirmation of Arbitrators’ Award and for declaratory judgment. Said petition and counter-petition having been given due consideration and good cause appearing, pursuant to local Rule 7, the Court issues the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law:

Findings of Fact

1. International Union of Petroleum and Industrial Workers (“IUPIW” hereafter) and Standard Oil Company of California (“Standard” hereafter) were parties to a collective bargaining agreement entered into on March 31, 1969, and in full force and effect at all times herein relevant.

2. Article VIII of said Agreement provides an arbitration procedure for the settlement of employee grievances, which procedure includes provisions for the holding of hearings before a tripartite arbitration board. Section C of said Article provides that the Board of Arbitrators shall issue their Award within 30 days after the close of the…