With respect to labor organizations, the term ``officer, agent, shop
steward, or other representative'' is defined in section 3(q) of the Act
to include ``elected officials and key administrative personnel, whether
elected or appointed (such as business agents, heads of departments or
major units, and organizers who exercise substantial independent
authority)''. Other individuals
employed by a labor organization, including salaried non-supervisory
professional staff, stenographic, and service personnel are
``employees'' and must be bonded if they handle \5\ funds or other
property of the labor organization.
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\5\ For discussion of ``handle'', see Sec. 453.8.
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