Legal Opinion
Suffolk Construction Co. v. Local 67, United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners
District Court, D. Massachusetts
Decided March 26, 1990No. Civ. A. 90-10607-SPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RULINGS OF LAW, FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
SKINNER, District Judge.
Suffolk Construction Company filed this action for damages and preliminary injunctive relief against two unions for alleged unfair labor practices. Suffolk is building a new jail in Dedham, Massachusetts. It is an open shop, employing both union and nonunion workers. The defendant unions have no labor contracts with Suffolk or any of its contractors. They are picketing the construction site to persuade Suffolk’s contractors and their employees to cease doing business with Suffolk and with Torres…
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