National Labor Relations Board v. Natural Gas Utility District of Hawkins County

402 U.S. 600 · Decided June 1, 1971 · Supreme Court of the United States

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National Labor Relations Board v. Natural Gas Utility District of Hawkins County was decided on June 1, 1971 by a vote of 8–1. 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 representative elections” in the Unions area.

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National Labor Relations Board v. Natural Gas Utility District of Hawkins County, Tennessee

SCDB identifiers: case 1970-112, docket 1970-112-01.

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