Retail Clerks International Association v. Schermerhorn

373 U.S. 746 · Decided June 3, 1963 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Retail Clerks International Association v. Schermerhorn was decided on June 3, 1963 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Union or closed shop” in the Unions area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Arthur J. Goldberg.

Full case caption

Retail Clerks International Association, Local 1625, AFL-CIO, et al. v. Schermerhorn et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1962-136, docket 1962-136-01.

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