Goodall-Sanford, Inc. v. Textile Workers, 353 U.S. 550 (1957)

Goodall-Sanford, Inc. v. United Textile Workers


of America, AFL, Local 1802
No. 262


Argued March 25-26, 1957
Decided June 3, 1957
353 U.S. 550

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIRST CIRCUIT

Syllabus

1. In a suit by a union under § 301(a) of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, a Federal District Court has authority to compel compliance by an employer with an agreement to arbitrate disputes arising under a collective bargaining agreement with the union. Textile Workers v. Lincoln Mills, ante, p. 448. Pp. 550-552.

2. A decree under § 301(a) ordering enforcement of an arbitration provision in a collective bargaining agreement is a "final decision" within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and is appealable. Pp. 551-552.

233 F.2d 104 affirmed.