National Labor Relations Board v. Raytheon Co.

398 U.S. 25 · Decided May 18, 1970 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

National Labor Relations Board v. Raytheon Co. was decided on May 18, 1970 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management representative elections” in the Unions area.

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Full case caption

National Labor Relations Board v. Raytheon Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1969-095, docket 1969-095-01.

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