National Labor Relations Board v. Burns International Security Services, Inc.

406 U.S. 272 · Decided May 15, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

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National Labor Relations Board v. Burns International Security Services, Inc. was decided on May 15, 1972 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management bargaining” in the Unions area.

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National Labor Relations Board v. Burns International Security Services, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-104, docket 1971-104-01.

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