representatives from both shifts and it was decided that Muse's grievance was meritorious and that she should be transferred to the first shift.   Because of a medical restriction, the only job which Muse could perform was the labeling position which Blaine held and Muse therefore replaced Blaine at her position.2  Blaine was assigned to an off-line job on the same shift and at the same rate of pay.   Blaine claimed that she was reassigned and denied assistance by the Union because of her race.


5
Ricks's claim arose from a five-week layoff that began in September 1985.   Ricks had a medical restriction and could only perform jobs that did not require the use of her injured right arm.   Union and Whirlpoolofficials determined that the only position that Ricks could fill was the "fluxing" position and she was assigned to that job on the second shift.   In September 1985, Whirlpool implemented a reduction in force and shut down the entire second shift.   Ricks was laid off after Whirlpool's supervisor of benefits and health services determined that there was no fluxing position on the first shift for which Ricks was eligible.   Following the five-week layoff, Ricks returned to the fluxing position on the second shift.   Ricks claimed that she was discriminated against by Whirlpool and the Union because of her race.


6
Appellants' first argument, that this Court may not consider the District Court's written findings of fact and conclusions of law in ruling