National Labor Relations Board v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

481 U.S. 573 · Decided May 18, 1987 · Supreme Court of the United States

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National Labor Relations Board v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers was decided on May 18, 1987 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 “Union-union member disputes” in the Unions area.

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National Labor Relations Board v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 340

SCDB identifiers: case 1986-092, docket 1986-092-01.

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