Communications Workers of America v. Atlantic County Ass'n for Retarded Citizens

GIBSON, J.S.C.

This is a labor dispute arising out of plaintiff-union’s efforts to compel a representation election on behalf of the employees of defendant, Atlantic County Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC). ARC challenges the jurisdiction of the court and argues that the issue should be resolved administratively. It also contests plaintiff’s assumption that the organizational rights of the affected employees are protected constitutionally. Finally, ARC contends that it lacks sufficient control over wages and working conditions to bargain effectively and that primary control over those…