WAGNER v. COLUMBIA HOSPITAL DISTRICT


485 P.2d 421 (1971)

Rachel WAGNER, Appellant, v. COLUMBIA HOSPITAL DISTRICT and Service Employees Union Local No. 49, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided May 19, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William C. Grant, Portland, argued the cause and filed briefs for appellant.

Herbert G. Galton, Portland, argued the cause for respondent Service Employees Union, Local No. 49. With him on the brief were Galton & Popick and Gary M. Galton, Portland.

Jay W. Whipple, St. Helens, argued for respondent Columbia Hospital District. With him on the brief were Williamson & Whipple and David B. Williamson, St. Helens.

Before McALLISTER, P.J., and DENECKE, HOLMAN, TONGUE, HOWELL and BRYSON, JJ.


TONGUE, Justice.

This is an action for damages by a discharged employee against both her former employer and the union with which her employer had a labor contract. Plaintiff's complaint alleges that she was discharged for refusing to join the union, contrary to her religious beliefs. She also alleges that her discharge was the result of a "conspiracy" between the employer and union, with knowledge of her religious beliefs, and was in violation of her constitutional...

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