Local 174 v. Lucas Flour Co.

369 U.S. 95 · Decided March 5, 1962 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Local 174 v. Lucas Flour Co. was decided on March 5, 1962 by a vote of 8–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management no-strike clauses” in the Unions area.

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Local 174, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of America, v. Lucas Flour Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1961-044, docket 1961-044-01.

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