National Labor Relations Board v. G. K. Turner Associates
Opinion
Opinion
Wright, J.
This case is before us upon the application of the National Labor Relations Board, pursuant to Section 10(e) of the National Labor Relations Act, as amended ( 29 U.S.C. § 151 et seq.), for enforcement of an order issued against G. K. Turner Associates (“Turner”) on June 19, 1970. The Board’s decision and order are reported at 183 NLRB No. 81 .
The order directed the employer to bargain with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge No. 93. Turner is engaged in the manufacture and non-retail sale of technical laboratory instruments in Palo Alto, California. In a representation election on February 25, 1969, five of Turner’s seven production and maintenance employees voted for the union. Turner filed timely objections directed to the union’s pre-election conduct.
After conducting an administrative investigation, the Regional Director concluded that the company’s objections raised insufficient factual issues to justify an evidentiary hearing. The Board adopted his recommendations and certified the union, and the employer thereupon sought judicial review by refusing to recognize or bargain with the certified union.