National Labor Relations Board v. Boeing Co.

412 U.S. 67 · Decided May 21, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

National Labor Relations Board v. Boeing Co. was decided on May 21, 1973 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Union-union member disputes” in the Unions area.

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National Labor Relations Board v. Boeing Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-122, docket 1972-122-01.

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