vacancies in the security department.
In May, 1982, plaintiffs filed a grievance with Local 4211 regarding the displacement of Campbell patrolmen by Brier Hill patrolmen. The grievance was discussed at a meeting of Local 4211 on May 12, 1982, however, no action was taken. The grievance was again discussed at a meeting of Local 4211 on June 9, 1983. At the June 9th meeting, plaintiffs were informed that the Union agreed with J & L's interpretation of the implementing agreement and therefore, the grievance would not be processed.
After plaintiffs were informed by Local 4211 that their grievance would not be processed, plaintiffs requested the Audit and Review Committee to review the Union and J & L's interpretation of the implementing agreement. On July 8, 1982, the Audit and ReviewCommittee informed the plaintiffs it would take no action concerning their complaint. On August 3, 1982 plaintiffs again requested the Audit and Review Committee to review the decision of the Union and J & L. On October 21, 1982, the Audit and Review Committee again decided no action would be taken on the plaintiffs' complaint. On June 19, 1982, plaintiffs also petitioned United Steelworkers President Lloyd McBride to aid in a resolution. At a meeting on August 20, 1982 the plaintiffs were informed that the International Union would take no action on the grievance. On January 11, 1983, the plaintiffs filed their complaint in this action.
The defendants raise the following issues in their motions for summary judgment:

*42 1. Whether the plaintiffs' action is timebarred by the statute of