National Labor Relations Board v. International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, Local No. 6

The National Labor Relations Board netitions for enforcement of an order linding that Local 6 of the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union had violated § 8(b) (1) (A) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b) (1) (A)). The Board found Local 6 had blocked entrances and exits of the Eureka Chemical Company and had assaulted and threatened employees and supervisors of the Company. Local 6 opposes enforcement of the order.

A bitter labor dispute existed between Local 6 and Eureka Chemical. Eureka initially fired three Local 6 supporters. In retaliation International Union organizer LeRoy King instituted a campaign of coercion against the employees and managers of Eureka. Testimony disclosed physical assaults, threats of violence, and efforts at blocking the normal business functions of the company. Following one assault, state criminal charges were filed against King.

Local 6 raises two points on appeal: (1) The record does not show that Local 6 was responsible for the actions of King. (2) The hearing should have been postponed until after criminal charges against King were adjudicated in order to give King the opportunity to testify without fear of…