District Court, S.D. New York January 24, 1989, 88 Civ. 7351 (TPG) (United States v. Local 359)

OPINION

GRIESA, District Judge.

This opinion constitutes the court’s findings of fact and conclusions of law following the trial of the union defendants in this action.

This action was commenced on October 15, 1987. It is brought under the civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S. C. §§ 1961 et seq.