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Was Darlington Plant Closed To Discourage Unionization
The National Labor Relations Board heard conflicting briefs on whether Deering Milliken's Darlington South Carolina plant closed in 1956 to deter unionization at its 26 other mills or for economic reasons. Itkin argued the closing served as a warning to deter unionization, tied to Milliken leadership, while Brooks contended the move was economically motivated by competition, costs, and modernization needs. The case has roots in a union vote at Darlington and a Supreme Court ruling that allowed closing a business but not part of one to suppress union activity. A decision awaits NL RB determination based on these arguments.
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