Opinion ID: 374808
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Deferral

Text: 22 The International Union argues that the district court abused its discretion in deferring further action until the NLRB proceedings and the Department of Labor investigations were completed. This deferral, however, is in accord with this court's opinion in Benda v. Grand Lodge of International Association of Machinists, 584 F.2d 308 (9th Cir. 1978) cert. dismissed --- U.S. ----, 99 S.Ct. 2065, 60 L.Ed.2d 667 (1979) in which we stated, We hasten to add, however, that a district court should avoid, when possible, directly ruling on the merits of an unfair labor practice charge. Such deference will minimize conflicts with the Board and improve the administration of the labor laws. Id. at 314. Accordingly, the district court did not abuse its discretion in exercising this appropriate deference. 17 23 Affirmed.