(a) The definition of ``labor organization'' in section 3(i) and the
examples of labor organizations deemed to be engaged in an industry
affecting commerce in section 3(j)(5) both except from the term ``labor
organization'' a ``State or local central body.'' As used in these two
sections, the phrase State or local central body means an organization
that:
(1) Is chartered by a federation of national or international
unions; and
(2) Admits to membership local unions and subordinate bodies of
national or international unions that are affiliated with the chartering
federation within the State or local central body's territory and any
local unions or subordinate bodies directly affiliated with the
federation in such territory; and
(3) Exists primarily to carry on educational, legislative and
coordinating activities.
(b) The term does not include organizations of local unions or
subordinate bodies (1) of a single national or international union; or
(2) of a particular department of a federation or similar association of
national or international unions.
[29 FR 8060, June 25, 1964]
