National Labor Relations Board v. City Disposal Systems, Inc.

465 U.S. 822 · Decided March 21, 1984 · Supreme Court of the United States

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National Labor Relations Board v. City Disposal Systems, Inc. was decided on March 21, 1984 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management employee discharge” in the Unions area.

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National Labor Relations Board v. City Disposal Systems, Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1983-055, docket 1983-055-01.

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