United Steelworkers of America v. American Manufacturing Co.

363 U.S. 564 · Decided June 20, 1960 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United Steelworkers of America v. American Manufacturing Co. was decided on June 20, 1960 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Arbitration in labor-management disputes” in the Unions area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Hugo L. Black.

Full case caption

United Steelworkers of America v. American Manufacturing Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1959-111, docket 1959-111-01.

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