Thryv, Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1269

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 THRYV, INC., Case No. 21-cv-04280-JCS

Plaintiff,

ORDER REGARDING CROSS

v. MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY

JUDGMENT

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1269, Re: Dkt. Nos. 30, 31 11 Defendant.

12 I. INTRODUCTION After finding violations of a collective bargaining agreement, an arbitrator determined that Plaintiff Thryv, Inc.1 must make whole five employees who were fired pursuant to a performance improvement plan (“PIP”). Thryv brought this action to vacate the arbitration award on the grounds that the arbitrator lacked authority and his ruling conflicted with a determination of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). Defendant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1269 (the “Union”) filed a counterclaim to confirm and enforce the award. The parties now each move for summary judgment, and the Court held a hearing on February 25, 2022. For the reasons discussed below, Thryv’s motion is DENIED, and the…