Calhoon v. Harvey
United States Supreme Court
379 U.S. 134 (1964)
- Written by Tammy Boggs, JD
Facts
District No. 1, National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (the union) (defendant) maintained bylaws and a constitution that restricted eligibility for office to people who had been members of the union for five years and had served 180 days or more of sea time in two of the preceding three years on vessels covered by collective-bargaining agreements. Further, all members could only elect themselves for office. Three union members (plaintiffs) sued the union and its officers in federal district court, alleging the court’s jurisdiction under § 102 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) based on a claimed violation of § 101. The union members complained that the eligibility requirements and inability to elect anyone but themselves constituted a denial of their equal right to nominate candidates. The district court dismissed the action for lack of jurisdiction under § 102. The court of appeals reversed. The matter came before the Supreme Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Black, J.)
Concurrence (Stewart, J.)
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