Todd Bowers, Petitioner v. International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, AFL-CIO

  1. April 17, 2023

    Justices Nix Welding Biz Owner's Union Harassment Claims

    The owner of a West Virginia welding company can't revive his harassment and criminal extortion claims against the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, the U.S. Supreme Court said Monday, backing the Fourth Circuit's findings last year that federal labor law preempted his allegations.

  2. March 15, 2023

    Union Calls Welding Co.'s Bid For High Court Review 'Futile'

    The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers told the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to dismiss an appeal from the owner of a West Virginia welding company, saying a second look at the Fourth Circuit's decision to dismiss the owner's harassment claim would be "futile."