third-party beneficiary
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From 321 U.S. 332 - J. I. Case Co. v. National Labor Relations Board · 1944Most cited · 1,381 citing opinions
An employee becomes entitled by virtue of the Labor Relations Act somewhat as a third party beneficiary to all benefits of the collective trade agreement, even if on his own he would yield to less favorable terms. The individual hiring contract is subsidiary to the terms of the trade agreement and may not waive any of its benefits.