American Hospital Association v. National Labor Relations Board

499 U.S. 606 · Decided April 23, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

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American Hospital Association v. National Labor Relations Board was decided on April 23, 1991 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management bargaining” in the Unions area.

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American Hospital Association v. National Labor Relations Board et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-064, docket 1990-064-01.

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