National Labor Relations Board V. Gale Products, Division of Outboard Marine Corp

National Labor Relations Board v. Gale Products, Division of Outboard Marine Corp, 337 F.2d 390 (7th Cir. 1964), represents a significant legal document emerging from the mid-20th century American labor relations landscape. The case originated from a dispute involving the United Steelworkers of America and the Gale Products division, centering on the interpretation of unfair labor practices under the National Labor Relations Act. It serves as a primary source document for legal scholars examining the limits of administrative authority and union representation during the industrial expansion of the 1960s.

This volume acts as a record of the appellate court's analysis regarding the validity of a union's request for information and the employer's subsequent refusal. Designed as an official judicial publication, the document is intended to provide a clear, standardized account of the court's reasoning and the subsequent legal precedent. It was received by the legal community as a foundational case for understanding disclosure obligations within collective bargaining agreements, reflecting the era's ongoing tensions between corporate management and organized labor.