U.S. Supreme Court Holds Unions Liable For Damages During Labor Strikes
Federal labor law preempts most court litigation involving labor disputes, requiring such disputes to be resolved through the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) so long as the activity at issue is arguably subject to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). A recent important decision in Glacier Northwest Inc. v Teamsters from the U.S. Supreme Court found that a company can bring a lawsuit for damages resulting from property damage incurred during a labor strike.
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