Forbes v. Local Union 922 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters

**Forbes v. Local Union 922: Worker Missed Deadline to Sue Union** Forbes filed a lawsuit against his union, Local Union 922 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, claiming the union had broken their agreement with him. However, Forbes waited too long to bring his case to court. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Forbes and upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss his lawsuit. The court found that Forbes had missed the legal deadline for filing his claim. Under the law, he had only six months to sue the union for breaking their agreement, but he filed his case after this time limit had passed. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights a crucial deadline that union members need to know about. If you believe your union has violated an agreement with you, you typically have just six months to file a lawsuit. This is a much shorter time limit than many other types of legal claims. Workers should act quickly if they think their union has breached a contract or agreement. Waiting too long means losing the right to sue, even if you have a valid complaint. If you're having problems with your union, it's important to understand these deadlines and seek help promptly rather than letting time slip away.