Wirtz v. Hotel

391 U.S. 492 · Decided June 3, 1968 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Wirtz v. Hotel was decided on June 3, 1968 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. 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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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Thurgood Marshall.

Full case caption

Wirtz, Secretary of Labor v. Hotel, Motel & Club Employees Union, Local 6

SCDB identifiers: case 1967-146, docket 1967-146-01.

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