Document: 364 U.S. 573 81 S.Ct. 330 5 L.Ed.2d 302 NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, Petitioner,v. RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCAST ENGINEERS UNION, LOCAL 1212, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL—CIO. No. 69. Argued Nov. 10 and 14, 1960. Decided Jan. 9, 1961. Mr. Dominick L. Manoli, Washington, D.C., for petitioner. Robert Silagi, New York City, Louis Sherman, respondent. Justice BLACK delivered the opinion of Court. 1 This case, in which Court Appeals refused to enforce a cease-and-desist order National Labor Relations Board, grew out 'jurisdictional dispute' over work assignments between respondent union, composed television 'technicians,'1 another 'stage employees.'2 Both these unions had collective bargaining agreements force with Columbia Broadcasting System union was certified agent its members, but neither certification nor clearly apportioned employees represented by two providing electric lighting shows. led constant disputes, extending number years, as proper assignment this work, disputes that were particularly acrimonious reference 'remote lighting,' is, telecasts away from home studio. Each repeatedly urged amend agreement so specifically allocate remote members rather than other union. But, Board found, make such an either because 'the rival locals failed agree on resolution jurisdictional dispute lighting.'3 Thus feeling itself caught 'between devil deep blue,'4 chose divide disputed according criteria improvised apparently sole purpose maintaining peace two. trying satisfy both unions, has not succeeded satisfying either. During recent it been forced contend stoppages each when particular made favor other.5 2 The precise occasion present controversy decision assign major telecast Waldorf-Astoria Hotel City stage employees. When technicians' protest proved unavailing, they operate cameras program thus cancellation.6 caused file unfair labor practice charge started proceedings, claiming violation § 8(b)(4)(D) Act.7 That section makes induce strike or concerted refusal compel employer unless employer's is 'an determining representative performing * *.'8 Obviously, if stood alone, what did absence entitling be assigned jobs would enough support finding normal proceeding under 10(c) Act.9 But Congress created new type enacting part Taft-hartley Act 1947, also added 10(k) Act.10 Section 10(k), set below,11 quite plainly emphasizes belief more important industrial settled permanently sanctions strikes imposed upon unions. Accordingly, offers strong inducements quarrelling settle their differences directing dismissal charges voluntary adjustment disputes. And even where no made, empowered directed,' 'to hear determine shall have arisen,' compliance disputants Board's must dismissed. 3 In case reach held hearing required 'determine dispute.' result entitled right outstanding certification, provided 8(b)(4)(D), agreement.12 consider criteria, prior practices custom industry, affirmative award competing comply decision, contending conception duty too narrow at all limited, it, strictly legal considerations growing orders, certifications agreements. It urged, instead, final determination, binding unions' do basing determination factors deemed arbitration nature customs companies relevant light experience field relations. On basis union's challenge validity issued cease desist striking members. Second Circuit order, accepting respondent's contention kind requires.13 Third14 Seventh15 Circuits construed same way, while Fifth Circuit16 agreed narrower duties. Because conflict importance problem, we granted certiorari.17 4 We Second, Third Seventh requires decide merits conclude requirement means should affirmatively decided whether technicians work. language supplementing does, sets up method adopted try get settled. words 'hear convey only idea deciding controversy. clause arisen' can meaning except groups certain employer. To them normally require one dispute. Any short obviously conducive quieting quarrel which, here most instances, little interest he seems perfectly willing will just let him alone. indicates congressional something merely look orders contract defined statutory contractual represents perform tasks. For, vast majority cases, leave broader problem hands employer, exactly before enactment 10(k)—with old basic likely continuing vex him, striking, still free adopt forms pressure s therefore accomplish restoration pre-existing situation, situation already found intolerable parties concerned. If newly power meant that, certainly achieved very solve knotty wasteful due conclusion reached 8(b)(4) (D) reinforced history those provisions. Prior Taft-Hartley Act, labor, business public general long time joined hopeful efforts escape disruptive consequences resulting stoppages. end established tribunals, employers joint tribunals arbitrate disputes.18 helped some none complete success. widely expressed dissatisfaction strikes. As forerunners provisions President Truman told 1947 'involving question task' settled, 'rival are unable themselves, provision peaceful issues.'19 House Committee report proposals sections came recognized necessity legislation protect being helpless victims quarrels concern all.'20 6 originally offered contained making practice. into measure amendment Senator Morse original form, proposed supplement blanket proscription empowering arisen appoint arbitrator *.'21 machinery underlying wettled clear and, indeed, concedes much. authority passed Senate22 eliminated conference,23 leaving alone determine' position change interpreted indication against compulsory find argument unpersuasive, say least. obvious effect simply place responsibility entirely eliminate there determination. view powers section. show designed provide precisely disclaimed provide—an effective getting rid bad 7 contends, however, interpretation rejected, despite contention, first points forth standards guide merits. From fact, argues decisive acting take account true, course, select own individual best judgment. here, situations occur, contracted represent capable doing tasks involved. placed finds impossible secure benefits stability contracts, refuses cannot them. Thus, probably anyone else, who damaged failure able make. impressed solicitude been, be, do. true forces exercise broad lacking rigid govern application. administrative agencies frequently given loosely cope problems difficult posed might better, persuasively argued Congress, intrust matter arbitrators. after discussion consideration, Board. disposing similar problems. With knowledge generally used arbitrators, employers, boards others wrestling confident need disclaim lack standards. Experience common sense supply grounds performance job 8 contends avoided completely vitiates encourage private settlement proceeds assumption incentive permitted adhere respective views until brought then opportunity prevail settlement. Respondent disagrees attacks assumption. unnecessary resolve turns sort policy regarded implicitly enact 10(k). Even chosen wrong way aim, choice 9 next rejected inconsistent Act. inconsistency §§ 8(a)(3) 8(b)(2)24 ground somehow enable discriminate regard employment membership. based fact like extends unorganized well appears almost always nonunion claim tradition groups. No danger Moreover, feel many years guarding redressing violations 8(b)(2), devise discharging duties manner harmonious sections. A second 303(a)(4) Act,25 authorizes suits damages suffered since does permit establish, defense action section, struck custom, preserve substantive symmetry' 303(a) (4) hand other. ignores separate distinct approaches handling strikes.26 Since 'substantive two, actions 303(a)(4). construction shortly consistently adhered since, become statute reason acquiescence. aware yet seen fit amendments changed it. ordinary weight. face consistent rejection Courts case. regulation subject 1958 thought, reason, wholly interpretation.27 uncertainty surrounding eventual authoritative existing law, law inference asks us 11 employee accordance decision. Having meet could properly proceed adjudicate charge. correct refusing resulted proceeding. 12 Affirmed. Radio & Television Broadcast Engineers Union, Local International Brotherhood Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO. Theatrical Protective Union 1, Alliance Stage Employees Moving Picture Machine Operators United States Canada, broadcasting problem. record shows point Columbia, American Systems All among themselves. Columbia's vice president relations explained terms: 'All three negotiating jointly took this. They give exclusive jurisdiction conflicting union.' See Association Engineers, 105 N.L.R.B. 355. phrase Hearing Examiner describe Employees, 124 249, employees' involved favorable technicians. Respondent, purposes only, correctness effect. 29 U.S.C. 158(b)(4)(D), U.S.C.A. 158(b)(4)(D). 8(b). 'It organization agents— '(4) any engage in, services, object thereof is: forcing requiring trade, craft, class class, failing conform work: *'. 160(c), 160(c). 160(k), 160(k). 'Whenever charged person engaged within paragraph (4)(D) 8(b), directed arisen, submit satisfactory evidence adjusted, methods of, Upon dispute, dismissed.' latter consideration necessary rights constitute contains special treatment 26, Fur 90 1379. resting principle fail hold controlling preemption disregard observance obligations collective-bargaining invite 8(b) intended prevent.' supra, n. 3, page 364. 13 272 F.2d 713. 14 v. Asssociation Journeymen, 242 722. 15 Carpenters, 261 166. 16 363 802, 80 1238, Operating 275 413. 17 ,363 1145. 18 For review criticism efforts, see Dunlop, Jurisdictional Disputes, N.Y.U.2d Ann.Conference 477, pages 494—504. 19 93 Cong.Rec. 136. 20 H.R.Rep. 245, 80th Cong., 1st Sess., p. 23, I Legislative History Management 1967, 314 (hereinafter cited Leg.Hist.). 21 bill (S. 858) Morse, proposals. Cong.Rec.1913, II Leg.Hist. 987. 22 241, 258—259. Senate Report bill, S.Rep. 105, 8, 414. 23 H.R.Conf.Rep. 510, 57, 561. 24 158(a)(3), (b)(2), (b)(2). 25 187(a)(4), 187(a)(4). 26 Longshoremen's Warehousemen's Juneau Spruce Corp., 342 237, 72 235, 96 L.Ed. 275. 27 170—172. Rules Regulations proceedings certify employees, may issue, disposition matter.' (Emphasis supplied.) CFR, 1957 Supp., 102.73. rule remained 1958.

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