United Steelworkers of America v. Warrior & Gulf Navigation Co.

363 U.S. 574 · Decided June 20, 1960 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United Steelworkers of America v. Warrior & Gulf Navigation Co. was decided on June 20, 1960 by a vote of 7–1. 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. Warrior & Gulf Navigation Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1959-112, docket 1959-112-01.

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