National Labor Relations Board v. Granite State Joint Board

409 U.S. 213 · Decided December 7, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

National Labor Relations Board v. Granite State Joint Board was decided on December 7, 1972 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas 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. Granite State Joint Board, Textile Workers Union of America, Local 1029, AFL-CIO

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-020, docket 1972-020-01.

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