National Labor Relations Board v. Truck Drivers Local Union No. 449

353 U.S. 87 · Decided April 1, 1957 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

National Labor Relations Board v. Truck Drivers Local Union No. 449 was decided on April 1, 1957 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management miscellaneous disputes” in the Unions area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Charles E. Whittaker.

Full case caption

National Labor Relations Board v. Truck Drivers Local Union No. 449, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America, A. F. L.

SCDB identifiers: case 1956-065, docket 1956-065-01.

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