South Wales Miners' Federation v Glamorgan Coal Co

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Citation(s) [1905] AC 239		Ruling court House of Lords

South Wales Miners' Federation v Glamorgan Coal Co. [1905] AC 239 is an old UK labour law case, and part of an infamous three tort cases that imposed liability on trade unions for going on strike.

Judgment

The House of Lords held that it was no defence to an action for inducing breach of contract that the conduct of the defendants was dictated by an honest desire to promote the interests of trade union members and not to injure the employer.

Overturning

Trade Disputes Act 1906

Crofter Hand Woven Harris Tweed v Veitch [1942] AC 435 right to take part in collective bargaining by Lord Wright

Wilson and Palmer v United Kingdom [2002] ECHR, right to take action in defence of union members interests follows from the freedom of association in Art.11 ECHR

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