### Question
How does the law define labor organization?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 206*, **labor organization** is defined as:

> any organization of any kind, or any agency or employee representation committee or plan, in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 206*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-FAIR LABOR STANDARDS**

