National Labor Relations Board v. Insurance Agents' International Union

361 U.S. 477 · Decided February 23, 1960 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

National Labor Relations Board v. Insurance Agents' International Union was decided on February 23, 1960 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management bargaining” in the Unions area.

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National Labor Relations Board v. Insurance Agents' International Union, AFL-CIO

SCDB identifiers: case 1959-036, docket 1959-036-01.

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