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EAST TEXAS MOTOR FREIGHT v. RODRIGUEZ

No. 75-718.

431 U.S. 395 (1977)

EAST TEXAS MOTOR FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. v. RODRIGUEZ ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 31, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard C. Hotvedt argued the cause for petitioner in No. 75-718. With him on the briefs were Harry A. Rissetto, George E. Seay, William C. Strock, and Theo F. Weiss. Edward W. Penshorn argued the cause and filed a brief for petitioner in No. 75-651. G. William Baab argued the cause for petitioner in No. 75-715. With him on the briefs were David Previant and L. N. D. Wells, Jr.

Vilma S. Martinez argued the cause for respondents Rodriguez et al. in all cases. With her on the brief were Joel G. Contreras, Morris J. Baller, and James M. Heidelberg, Jr. Reuben Montemayor argued the cause for respondents Herrera et al. in Nos. 75-651 and 75-715. With him on the brief was Harry A. Nass, Jr.†

MR. JUSTICE STEWART delivered the opinion of the Court.

These cases, like Teamsters v. United States, ante, p. 324, involve alleged employment discrimination on the part of an employer and unions in the trucking industry. The employer, East Texas Motor Freight System, Inc., is a common carrier that employs city and over-the-road, or "line," truckdrivers. The company has a "no-transfer" policy, prohibiting drivers from transferring between terminals or...

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