21 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1868–2026 3 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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Falsetti v. Local Union No. 2026, United Mine Workers of Americagreen1 sentence2026It is well settled that a union “bears a heavy duty of fair representation to all those within the shelter of its protection.” Falsetti v. Local Union No. 2026, United Mine Workers of America, 161 A.2d 882, 895 (Pa. 1960). | 1 | 1 |
City of Philadelphia v. Kennygreen1 sentence2026City of Philadelphia v. Kenny, 369 A.2d 1343, 1347 (Pa.Cmwlth.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 923 (1977). 3 sustained the Union’s objection, id., and later declined to apply any resulting adverse inference against the Union because of Grievant’s refusal to testify.3 Id. at 45-46. | 1 | 1 |
Delaware County Lodge No. 27, Fraternal Order of Police v. Township of Tinicumgreen1 sentence2026Id. 19 Borough responds by discussing instances where this Court has found an arbitrator’s application of an adverse inference to be permissible, see, e.g., Delaware County Lodge No. 27 v. Township of Tinicum, 908 A.2d 362, 369 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2006), and reiterating that sustaining the Union’s objection to the introduction of Grievant’s testimony was a denial of its due process rights. | 1 | 1 |
National Labor Relations Board v. Retail Clerks Union, Local 1179, Retail Clerks International Association, Afl-Ciogreen1 sentence2014In enforcing the NLRB’s order, the Ninth Circuit recognized a union’s right to discipline its members; however, it also reiterated that “[w]hen application of a union rule is found to run contrary to national labor policy, ‘the disciplinary action is regarded as coercive within the meaning of section 8(b)(1)(A).’” Id. at 91 (quoting National Labor Relations Board v. Retail Clerks Union, Local 1179, Retail Clerks International Association, AFL-CIO, 526 F.2d 142, 145 (9th Cir.1975)). | 1 | 1 |
Snider v. Thornburghgreen2 sentences2012While the Majority nonetheless does not believe this difference supports the Union’s claim that it violates the right to privacy, I believe that it arguably goes beyond what our Supreme Court considered in Snider v. Thornburgh, 496 Pa. 159, 172 , 436 A.2d 593, 599 (1981), to be, under the Ethics Act, an abdication of only “some measure of their privacy interests in their financial histories” for an intrusion into appellant’s private affairs ... that is “not great ” or “minimal.” (Emphasis added.) For example, while section 1105(b) of the Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. § 1105(b), requires disclosure of 2012While the Majority nonetheless does not believe this difference supports the Union’s claim that it violates the right to privacy, I believe that it arguably goes beyond what our Supreme Court considered in Snider v. Thornburgh, 496 Pa. 159, 172 , 436 A.2d 593, 599 (1981), to be, under the Ethics Act, an abdication of only “some measure of their privacy interests in their financial histories” for an intrusion into appellant’s private affairs ... that is “not great ” or “minimal.” (Emphasis added.) For example, while section 1105(b) of the Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. § 1105(b), requires disclosure of | 1 | 1 |
Hartman v. City of Allentowngreen1 sentence2007Hartman v. City of Allentown, 880 A.2d 737, 741 (Pa.Cmwlth.2005). | 1 | 1 |
Penn Tp. v. Afscme, Afl-Ciogreen1 sentence2000Here, Article 9 of the CBA permits YCTA to terminate its employees only for "just cause;” however, by failing to further limit or define the term, the parties have agreed in the CBA to have the arbitrator interpret that provision and decide what constitutes "just cause." Township of Penn v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, District Council No. 89, 713 A.2d 1218 (Pa.Cmwlth. 1998); School District of Springfield Township v. Springfield Township Educational Support Personnel Association, 711 A.2d 602 (Pa.Cmwlth.1998); Upper St. | 1 | 1 |
Grandinetti v. Commonwealthgreen1 sentence1999In G'i'andinetti this Court held that “for unemployment compensation purposes, the filing of a grievance is not a condition precedent to a Union’s claim of a lockout during the interim bargaining period, when the employer and Union are working under an extension of the terms of the expired agreement.” Id. at 1044. | 1 | 1 |
City of Clairton v. Commonwealthgreen1 sentence1991The PLRB applied the rational relationship test set forth in City of Clairton v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, 107 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 561, 564, 528 A.2d 1048, 1049-50 (1987) (citing International Association of Firefighters v. City of Scranton, 59 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 235, 429 A.2d 779 (1981)) and found that the union failed to establish a rational relationship between implementation of the first responder program and fire fighters safety. | 1 | 1 |
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Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board v. State College Area School District
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2 sentences1991On March 6, 1990, the PLRB issued a final order in which it sustained the exceptions of the city and the union to the hearing examiner’s reliance on the balancing test set forth in Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board v. State College Area School District, 461 Pa. 494 , 337 A.2d 262 (1975). 6 However, the PLRB affirmed the PDO in all other respects. 1991On March 6, 1990, the PLRB issued a final order in which it sustained the exceptions of the city and the union to the hearing examiner’s reliance on the balancing test set forth in Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board v. State College Area School District, 461 Pa. 494 , 337 A.2d 262 (1975). 6 However, the PLRB affirmed the PDO in all other respects. | 2 | 1977–1991 |
O'Brien v. Dutchie, Inc.
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2 sentences2026City of Philadelphia v. Kenny, 369 A.2d 1343, 1347 (Pa.Cmwlth.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 923 (1977). 3 sustained the Union’s objection, id., and later declined to apply any resulting adverse inference against the Union because of Grievant’s refusal to testify.3 Id. at 45-46. 2026City of Philadelphia v. Kenny, 369 A.2d 1343, 1347 (Pa.Cmwlth.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 923 (1977). 3 sustained the Union’s objection, id., and later declined to apply any resulting adverse inference against the Union because of Grievant’s refusal to testify.3 Id. at 45-46. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Jefferson County Court Appointed Employees Ass'n v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board
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1 sentence2026Jefferson County Court Appointed Employees Association v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, 985 A.2d 697 (Pa. 2009). 8 The PLRB is vested with exclusive original jurisdiction by Section 1301 of the PERA, which provides: The [PLRB] is empowered . . . to prevent any person from engaging in any unfair practice listed in Article XII [(Section 1201)] of this act. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
City of Philadelphia v. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 5
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2 sentences2015The Union argues that the Commonwealth Court decision in this case was also contrary to City of Philadelphia v. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 5, 132 Pa.Cmwlth. 631 , 574 A.2d 123 (1990). 2015The Union argues that the Commonwealth Court decision in this case was also contrary to City of Philadelphia v. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 5, 132 Pa.Cmwlth. 631 , 574 A.2d 123 (1990). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Indiana Cobra, Inc. v. UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS LOCAL NO. 23
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1 sentence2015Local 690 was not objecting to Worth’s failure to abide by “the union standard for wages, conditions, and benefits.” Id. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
National Labor Relations Board v. Glaziers and Glassworkers Local Union No. 1621, A/w International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades
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1 sentence2014In enforcing the NLRB’s order, the Ninth Circuit recognized a union’s right to discipline its members; however, it also reiterated that “[w]hen application of a union rule is found to run contrary to national labor policy, ‘the disciplinary action is regarded as coercive within the meaning of section 8(b)(1)(A).’” Id. at 91 (quoting National Labor Relations Board v. Retail Clerks Union, Local 1179, Retail Clerks International Association, AFL-CIO, 526 F.2d 142, 145 (9th Cir.1975)). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Cty of Phila Oh & Cd v. Afscme
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1 sentence2014Id. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Humphries v. Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad
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2 sentences2004Co., 328 Pa.Super. 119 , 476 A.2d 919 (1984), “even though the action is brought in state court.” Dale v. Baltimore & Ohio R.R. 2004Co., 328 Pa.Super. 119 , 476 A.2d 919 (1984), “even though the action is brought in state court.” Dale v. Baltimore & Ohio R.R. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
School District of Springfield Township v. Springfield Township Educational Support Personnel Ass'n
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1 sentence2000Here, Article 9 of the CBA permits YCTA to terminate its employees only for "just cause;” however, by failing to further limit or define the term, the parties have agreed in the CBA to have the arbitrator interpret that provision and decide what constitutes "just cause." Township of Penn v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, District Council No. 89, 713 A.2d 1218 (Pa.Cmwlth. 1998); School District of Springfield Township v. Springfield Township Educational Support Personnel Association, 711 A.2d 602 (Pa.Cmwlth.1998); Upper St. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Chichester School District v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
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2 sentences1998Chichester Area School District v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 53 Pa.Cmwlth. 74 , 415 A.2d 997 (1980) (stating that the adoption of a de minimis rule would undermine the clarity and relative predictability of the Vrotney/Philco test). 1998Chichester Area School District v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 53 Pa.Cmwlth. 74 , 415 A.2d 997 (1980) (stating that the adoption of a de minimis rule would undermine the clarity and relative predictability of the Vrotney/Philco test). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
International Ass'n of Fire Fighters, Local 669 v. City of Scranton
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1 sentence1991The PLRB applied the rational relationship test set forth in City of Clairton v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, 107 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 561, 564, 528 A.2d 1048, 1049-50 (1987) (citing International Association of Firefighters v. City of Scranton, 59 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 235, 429 A.2d 779 (1981)) and found that the union failed to establish a rational relationship between implementation of the first responder program and fire fighters safety. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Commonwealth v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences1984The rule is that “a union waiver of the right to bargain on mandatory subjects [of bargaining] during the term of an .agreement will not be found in a boiler plate waiver clause alone. ’ ’ Id. at 11 , 459 A.2d at 457 . 1984The rule is that “a union waiver of the right to bargain on mandatory subjects [of bargaining] during the term of an .agreement will not be found in a boiler plate waiver clause alone. ’ ’ Id. at 11 , 459 A.2d at 457 . | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Hershey Estates v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
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1 sentence1979It must be agreed that an employer who leaves his gates open so that employees may present themselves is entitled to know how steadily their services would be available, at least in the case of industries requiring some assurance of continued services, such as basic steel, for example, or the service industry in Lerch Unemployment Compensation Case, 400 Pa. 446 , 163 A.2d 535 (1960). | 1 | 1979–1979 |
International Ass'n of MacHinists v. Gonzales
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2 sentences1966In my view, the. preemption issue in the instant case is governed by International Association of Machinists v. Gonzales, 356 U.S. 617 , 78 S. Ct. 923 (1958); In that case, a union member claimed that he had béenexpelled from membership in the union in violation of the union’s constitution and by-laws. 1966In my view, the. preemption issue in the instant case is governed by International Association of Machinists v. Gonzales, 356 U.S. 617 , 78 S. Ct. 923 (1958); In that case, a union member claimed that he had béenexpelled from membership in the union in violation of the union’s constitution and by-laws. | 1 | 1966–1966 |
Wortex Mills, Inc. v. Textile Workers Union of America
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2 sentences1958Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America, 383 Pa. 297 , 118 A. 2d 180 ; Wortex Mills, Inc. v. Textile Workers Union of America, C.I.O., 369 Pa. 359 , 85 A. 2d 851 . 6 Furthermore, not only must picketing be conducted in a peaceful manner, but the object which it seeks to attain must be legitimate and lawful: Sansom House Enterprises, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, Local 301, AFL, 382 Pa. 476 , 115 A. 2d 746 ; Anchorage, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, 383 Pa. 547 , 119 A. 2d 199 . 7 Plaintiffs alleged in their complaint that the mass 1958Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America, 383 Pa. 297 , 118 A. 2d 180 ; Wortex Mills, Inc. v. Textile Workers Union of America, C.I.O., 369 Pa. 359 , 85 A. 2d 851 . 6 Furthermore, not only must picketing be conducted in a peaceful manner, but the object which it seeks to attain must be legitimate and lawful: Sansom House Enterprises, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, Local 301, AFL, 382 Pa. 476 , 115 A. 2d 746 ; Anchorage, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, 383 Pa. 547 , 119 A. 2d 199 . 7 Plaintiffs alleged in their complaint that the mass | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Westinghouse Electric Corp. v. United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America
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1 sentence1958Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America, 383 Pa. 297 , 118 A. 2d 180 ; Wortex Mills, Inc. v. Textile Workers Union of America, C.I.O., 369 Pa. 359 , 85 A. 2d 851 . 6 Furthermore, not only must picketing be conducted in a peaceful manner, but the object which it seeks to attain must be legitimate and lawful: Sansom House Enterprises, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, Local 301, AFL, 382 Pa. 476 , 115 A. 2d 746 ; Anchorage, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, 383 Pa. 547 , 119 A. 2d 199 . 7 Plaintiffs alleged in their complaint that the mass | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Sansom House Enterprises, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, Local 301
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2 sentences1958Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America, 383 Pa. 297 , 118 A. 2d 180 ; Wortex Mills, Inc. v. Textile Workers Union of America, C.I.O., 369 Pa. 359 , 85 A. 2d 851 . 6 Furthermore, not only must picketing be conducted in a peaceful manner, but the object which it seeks to attain must be legitimate and lawful: Sansom House Enterprises, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, Local 301, AFL, 382 Pa. 476 , 115 A. 2d 746 ; Anchorage, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, 383 Pa. 547 , 119 A. 2d 199 . 7 Plaintiffs alleged in their complaint that the mass 1958Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America, 383 Pa. 297 , 118 A. 2d 180 ; Wortex Mills, Inc. v. Textile Workers Union of America, C.I.O., 369 Pa. 359 , 85 A. 2d 851 . 6 Furthermore, not only must picketing be conducted in a peaceful manner, but the object which it seeks to attain must be legitimate and lawful: Sansom House Enterprises, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, Local 301, AFL, 382 Pa. 476 , 115 A. 2d 746 ; Anchorage, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, 383 Pa. 547 , 119 A. 2d 199 . 7 Plaintiffs alleged in their complaint that the mass | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Anchorage, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union
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1 sentence1958Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America, 383 Pa. 297 , 118 A. 2d 180 ; Wortex Mills, Inc. v. Textile Workers Union of America, C.I.O., 369 Pa. 359 , 85 A. 2d 851 . 6 Furthermore, not only must picketing be conducted in a peaceful manner, but the object which it seeks to attain must be legitimate and lawful: Sansom House Enterprises, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, Local 301, AFL, 382 Pa. 476 , 115 A. 2d 746 ; Anchorage, Inc. v. Waiters & Waitresses Union, 383 Pa. 547 , 119 A. 2d 199 . 7 Plaintiffs alleged in their complaint that the mass | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Fall Brook Coal Co.
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2 sentences1953The Commonwealth also points out, not unimportantly, that Bessemer was allowed a deduction in its capital stock tax report to the extent of the value of its almost total (viz., 99.662%) ownership of Union stock which represented the asset value of Union’s Consolidation stock and argues accordingly that to ascribe to Bessemer a majority ownership of such stock, based partly upon Union’s holding, would be to accord to Bessemer, to the extent of the value of Union’s ownership of Consolidation stock, a double exemption which is no more *458 permissible under the rule of construction applicable to 1953The Commonwealth also points out, not unimportantly, that Bessemer was allowed a deduction in its capital stock tax report to the extent of the value of its almost total (viz., 99.662%) ownership of Union stock which represented the asset value of Union’s Consolidation stock and argues accordingly that to ascribe to Bessemer a majority ownership of such stock, based partly upon Union’s holding, would be to accord to Bessemer, to the extent of the value of Union’s ownership of Consolidation stock, a double exemption which is no more *458 permissible under the rule of construction applicable to | 1 | 1953–1953 |
| United States v. Morrison green | 1 | 1868–1868 |
Leffingwell v. Warren
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1 sentence1868This has been' more than once solemnly determined by the Supreme Court of the Union to be the rule of their decision, whenever the construction of the Constitution of the United States, treaties or Acts of Congress does not come in question: Shelby v. Guy, 11 Wheat. 361 ; United States v. Morrison, 4 Pet. 124 ; Green v. Neal, 6 Id. 291; Leffingwell v. Warren, 2 Black 599 . | 1 | 1868–1868 |
Shelby v. Guy
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1 sentence1868This has been' more than once solemnly determined by the Supreme Court of the Union to be the rule of their decision, whenever the construction of the Constitution of the United States, treaties or Acts of Congress does not come in question: Shelby v. Guy, 11 Wheat. 361 ; United States v. Morrison, 4 Pet. 124 ; Green v. Neal, 6 Id. 291; Leffingwell v. Warren, 2 Black 599 . | 1 | 1868–1868 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.