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LOCAL UNION NO. 570 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS CHAUFFEURS WAREHOUSEMEN AND HELPERS OF AMERICA, Plaintiff
vs.
SUPERMARKET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC., Defendant.
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Issues:
Collective bargaining, arbitration, safety, union issues, policy and procedure.
Case Summary:
A union representing certain employees at a warehouse operated by Supermarket Distribution Services, Inc. appeals an arbitrator's ruling concerning a dismissed union worker. The company dismissed Clarence Martin for a safety violation. The union challenged Martin's dismissal and submitted the issue for arbitration.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
An arbitrator rescinded the company's decision to terminate Martin. The arbitrator ordered the company to reinstate Martin, place him on suspension and then allow him to return to work under a "last-chance" agreement. The company accepted the arbitrator's order. The union now appeals.
Outcome:
The union loses. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland affirmed the "last chance" provision established by the arbitrator. The court granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment.