American Federation vs. Chris Turner

This appeal arises from a collective bargaining agreement entered into by the Appellants and employees of the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk's office. The Appellees refused to recognize the collective bargaining agreement. The Appellants filed a complaint against the Appellees in the Circuit Court of Shelby County. The complaint alleged violations of Article 1, Section 8 of the Tennessee Constitution, the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, and breach of contract under Tennessee law. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Appellees. The Appellants appeal the grant of summary judgment in favor of the Appellees by the Circuit Court of Shelby County. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm the trial court's decision.