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  is unpersuasive. See International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 12 v. A-1 Electric Service, Inc., 535 F.2d 1, 1–2 (10th Cir), ''cert. denied'', 429 U.S. 832, 97 S.Ct. 94, 50 L.Ed.2d 96 (1976). In a suit for breach of contract, the general purpose of the law is to place the injured party in the position it would have attained had the contract been performed. 11 S. Williston, On Contracts § 1338 (3d ed.1968). Where an agreement obliges an employer to hire only union members, it is reasonable to expect that the Union will receive membership dues if the employer complies. Consequently, such, dues are compensable if their loss flows proximately from the employer’s breach. See ''Sheet Metal Workers Int’l Ass’n, Local Union No. 162 v. Jason. Mfg., Inc.'', 694 F.Supp. 1476, 1477 (E.D.Cal.1987), aff’d, 900 F.2d 1392 (9th Cir.1990).

For the foregoing reasons, we will vacate the district court’s judgment and will remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. On remand, the district court should make specific findings of fact and conclusions of law as to each claim so as to make clear the reasons for its decision and to facilitate any further appellate review.