A union representing workers at Truitt Manufacturing Company requested a raise of 10 cents per hour for all members. The company countered with an offer of 2.5 cents, arguing that a larger increase would bankrupt the company. The union demanded to examine Truitt’s books, and when the company refused, the union complained to the NLRB. 

The NLRB determined that the company had committed an ULP by failing to bargain in good faith and ordered it to allow union representatives to examine its finances. A court of appeals found no ULP and refused to enforce the Board’s order. The Supreme Court granted certiorari.

Questions:

1. Did the company refuse to bargain in good faith?

2. According to the Court, what does good-faith bargaining necessarily require?

3. In their efforts to reach an agreement, what did both the union and the company treat as highly relevant?

4. According to the Court, what does the Act admonish both employers and employees to do?