Author Question: When is a union's conduct in relation to contract negotiations arbitrary within the Vaca v. Sipes ... (Read 75 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

When is a union's conduct in relation to contract negotiations arbitrary within the Vaca v. Sipes rule?

Question 2

Tara is building an artificial beach at her lakefront resort. She agrees in writing to buy 1,000 tons of sand from Frank for 20 per ton, with delivery on June 1, at her resort. Frank fails to deliver any sand, and Tara is forced to go elsewhere. She buys 1,000 tons from Maureen at 25 per ton, and then is forced to pay Walter 5,000 to haul the sand to her resort. Tara sues Frank. Tara will recover
a. Nothing
b. 5,000
c. 10,000
d. 15,000
e. 30,000

shaikhs · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A union's actions are arbitrary within the Vaca v. Sipes rule if, and only if, in light of the factual landscape at the time of the union's actions, the union's behavior is so far outside a wide range of reasonableness as to be irrational.

Answer to Question 2

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