US Bulk Carriers, Inc. v. Arguelles
United States Supreme Court
U.S. Bulk Carriers, Inc. v. Arguelles
Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
No. 29. Argued: November 12, 1970 --- Decided: January 13, 1971
The enactment of § 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, which provides for the enforcement of grievance and arbitration provisions of collective-bargaining agreements in industries affecting commerce, did not abrogate, but merely added an optional remedy to, the remedy of 46 U.S.C. § 596, which permits seamen to sue for wages in federal court. Pp. 352-358.
408 F. 2d 1065, affirmed.
DOUGLAS, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which BURGER, C.J., and BLACK, HARLAN, and BLACKMUN, JJ., joined. BLACK, J., filed a concurring statement, post, p. 358. HARLAN, J., filed a concurring opinion, post, p. 358. WHITE, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which BRENNAN, STEWART, and MARSHALL, JJ., joined, post, p. 366.
George W. Sullivan argued the cause and filed a brief for petitioner.
I. Duke Avnet argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.
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