National Labor Relations Board v. Minute Maid Corporation

JONES, Circuit Judge.

In December of 1954, the Respondent, Minute Maid Corporation, acquired a plant at Aubumdale, Florida, for the manufacture of frozen citrus concentrate which was shipped, in substantial quantities, in interstate commerce. Minute Maid also owned about 15,000 acres of producing citrus groves. At the time of the acquisition of the plant by Minute Maid there was a contract between the Respondent’s predecessor and Citrus Workers Local Union 24218, an A F L affiliate. Minute Maid recognized this union and negotiated contracts with it. The Teamsters Union, disregarding the…