Holding that party opposing summary judgment must show either that movant has not established its entitlement to judgment on the undisputed facts or that material issues of fact require resolution by trial
Finding that the union representative's personal opinion concerning the plaintiff's incompetence, stated after an investigation and an unsuccessful arbitration, was an insufficient basis upon which to oppose defendants' motion for summary judgment
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Recognizing the federal rules of civil procedure should be employed to promote the "just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding"