Historical Marker

NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Supreme Court Ruling

Franklin Ave. & Station St. (just below PA 51), Aliquippa · Aliquippa · Beaver

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In a landmark ruling on April 12, 1937, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. The company had fired unionized workers at its Aliquippa plant here, but the court ordered their reinstatement and established workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively.

Location

AddressFranklin Ave. & Station St. (just below PA 51), Aliquippa
CityAliquippa
CountyBeaver

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