Fall River Dyeing & Finishing Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board

482 U.S. 27 · Decided June 1, 1987 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Fall River Dyeing & Finishing Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board was decided on June 1, 1987 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Harry A. Blackmun wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management bargaining” in the Unions area.

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Fall River Dyeing & Finishing Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board

SCDB identifiers: case 1986-108, docket 1986-108-01.

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