National Labor Relations Board v. Gissel Packing Co., Inc.

395 U.S. 575 · Decided June 16, 1969 · Supreme Court of the United States

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National Labor Relations Board v. Gissel Packing Co., Inc. was decided on June 16, 1969 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Chief Justice Earl Warren 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. Gissel Packing Co., Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-128, docket 1968-128-01.

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