Legal Opinion
Hercules, Incorporated v. National Labor Relations Board, International Chemical Workers Union Local 271, Afl-Cio, Intervenor
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided November 13, 1987No. 63, 143, Dockets 87-4029, 87-4051PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CARDAMONE, Circuit Judge:
The issue on this appeal is a union’s right of access to a company plant versus the company’s property rights in its manufacturing processes. As a result of an explosion causing one death and several injuries, the union sought access to the company worksite in order for its expert to conduct an investigation. The employer refused, claiming property rights in its secret processes which give it a competitive edge in the industry. Resolution of a legitimate claim of a property right as opposed to an equally legitimate right in a condition of employment depends not so…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Universal Camera Corp. v. National Labor Relations BoardSupreme Court of the United States · 1951
- Hudgens v. National Labor Relations BoardSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- National Labor Relations Board v. Babcock & Wilcox Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1956
- Detroit Edison Co. v. National Labor Relations BoardSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Fafnir Bearing Co. v. National Labor Relations BoardCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1966
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- May Department Stores Co. v. National Labor Relations BoardCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1990
- Michigan Bell Telephone Co. v. Copper Range RailroadCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1966
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