Communications Workers of America v. National Labor Relations Board

362 U.S. 479 · Decided May 2, 1960 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Communications Workers of America v. National Labor Relations Board was decided on May 2, 1960 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management miscellaneous disputes” in the Unions area.

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Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, et al. v. National Labor Relations Board

SCDB identifiers: case 1959-074, docket 1959-074-01.

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