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December 23, 1944
The Union Times
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Los Angeles, the Lumber & Sawmill Workers Union (AFL) filed a $60,000 lawsuit against John W. Fisher Co. owners for breaching a closed shop contract by hiring non-union labor, seeking damages and an injunction.
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AFL Union Sues Company For Breach Of Contract
LOS ANGELES - A company which tried to violate a closed shop contract found itself with a $60,000 damage suit on its hands. The suit was filed in superior court by Lumber & Sawmill Workers Union, No. 228,
United Bro. of Carpenters (AFL).
In addition to the $60,000 damages, the union asked for an injunction to restrain the company from hiring non-union labor. The union charged John W. Fisher, Bessie M. Fisher, Thomas J. Fox and D. S. Moore with refusing to live up to a closed shop clause in a contract when they took over control of the John W. Fisher Co.
LOS ANGELES - A company which tried to violate a closed shop contract found itself with a $60,000 damage suit on its hands. The suit was filed in superior court by Lumber & Sawmill Workers Union, No. 228,
United Bro. of Carpenters (AFL).
In addition to the $60,000 damages, the union asked for an injunction to restrain the company from hiring non-union labor. The union charged John W. Fisher, Bessie M. Fisher, Thomas J. Fox and D. S. Moore with refusing to live up to a closed shop clause in a contract when they took over control of the John W. Fisher Co.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor Dispute
Legal Action
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Union Lawsuit
Breach Of Contract
Closed Shop
Afl Union
Labor Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
John W. Fisher
Bessie M. Fisher
Thomas J. Fox
D. S. Moore
Lumber & Sawmill Workers Union, No. 228, United Bro. Of Carpenters (Afl)
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
John W. Fisher
Bessie M. Fisher
Thomas J. Fox
D. S. Moore
Lumber & Sawmill Workers Union, No. 228, United Bro. Of Carpenters (Afl)
Location
Los Angeles
Story Details
The union sued the company owners for $60,000 damages and an injunction after they breached a closed shop contract by hiring non-union labor upon taking control.