Granite Rock Company v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-1214 |
Jan 19, 2010 Tr. |
Jun 24, 2010 | 9-0 | Thomas | OT 2009 |
Holding: The Court held that the federal court, and not an arbitrator, may decide when parties enter into a collective bargaining agreement.
Judgment: Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas on June 24, 2010. Justice Sotomayor filed a partial dissent, joined by Justice Stevens.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Time of contract formation should be resolved by courts, rather than arbitrator
- Court rules on who should resolve disputes relating to timing of collective bargaining agreements
- Collective bargaining and labor disputes
- Arbitration and labor contracts
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Granite Rock Company
- Brief for Respondent International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Brief for Respondent Teamsters Local 287
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Granite Rock Company
[edit]Amicus Briefs
- Brief for the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Center on National Labor Policy, Inc., and the National Association of Manufacturers in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations in Support of Respondent
