National Labor Relations Board v. Savair Manufacturing Co.

414 U.S. 270 · Decided December 17, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

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National Labor Relations Board v. Savair Manufacturing Co. was decided on December 17, 1973 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management representative elections” in the Unions area.

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National Labor Relations Board v. Savair Manufacturing Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1973-026, docket 1973-026-01.

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