When Does the National Labor Relations Act Preempt a State Tort Claim for Property Damage Arising from Workers' Alleged Failure to Take Precautions to Protect Employer Property before Going on Strike?

CASE AT A GLANCE Glacier Northwest's unionized ready-mix concrete truck drivers went on strike after the parties had reached an impasse and their collective bargaining agreement had expired. Several strikers returned their trucks fully loaded, rendering the concrete useless, although the trucks were not damaged. This case presents a question whether the drivers' strike, which is regulated by federal law, subjects their union to a state law tort claim for damage to the concrete.
Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No. 174 Docket No. 21-1449 Argument Date: January 10, 2023 From: The Supreme Court of Washington Introduction In 1935, Congress [...]