Allen v. Kelley

Petitioners own and maintain a substantial number of thoroughbred horses which are entered and rim in various races throughout the United States. They have, among others in their employ, grooms and exercise boys. The respondent union has attempted to organize these employees. The petitioners, except one, formed a group or association known as the Horsemen’s Committee to enable them to bargain collectively and Herbert Bayard Swope was designated as their representative for that purpose. Swope signed a consent to the holding of an election to designate a bargaining agent. The election was held…