Anderson

This matter is before the Court for determination on the merits, subsequent to trial to the Court on February 2, 1977, and the submission of post-trial briefs. In accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 52(a), the Court makes the following findings of facts and conclusions of law.

I.

Plaintiff, David Anderson, instituted this action on October 3, 1975, pursuant to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, against General Dynamics Convair Aerospace Division [hereinafter referred to as General Dynamics] and Silvergate District Lodge 50, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, APL-CIO [hereinafter referred to as the Union]. The Court has jurisdiction under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f) et seq., as amended March 24, 1972, and 28 U.S.C. § 1343 (4).

This case involves the termination of plaintiff by General Dynamics pursuant to the request of the Union, for his failure to join or contribute to the Union. Plaintiff claims a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, based upon defendants’ failure to accommodate his religious beliefs. Plaintiff seeks reinstatement of employment and benefits, an injunction restraining the Union from…