G. C. Murphy Co. v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Opinion by

Judge Williams, Jr.,

The Gr. C. Murphy Company (employer) appeals from an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) affirming the granting of Benefits to 43 employees after the conclusion of a strike.

The employer operates a large discount store employing approximately 115 employees, 96 of which belong to a bargaining unit. On June 1, 1980 the labor agreement covering the unit employees expired, whereupon negotiations commenced between the employer and the representative of the unit, Teamsters’ Local Union No. 491. On September 23, 1980, negotiations broke down…