As used in this chapter the terms "labor organization," "labor organizer and promoter," and "labor solicitor," shall be specifically defined as hereinafter set forth. Other words and terms shall be construed to embrace the meanings in popular usage.
(1) Labor organization. The term "labor organization" means 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, and which requires payment of fees, dues, or anything of value as a condition of membership therein.
(2) Labor organizer and promoter. "Labor organizer and promoter," as used herein, means each person who, while as officer, agent, or employee of any "labor organization," as herein defined, for pecuniary or financial compensation, solicits any employee or employees to become a member or members of any "labor organization" in which he or she is an officer, agent, or employee, or any division or affiliate of such "labor organization." Any such person doing so shall be considered as carrying on or conducting the business, trade, occupation, or profession of "labor organizer and promoter."
(3) Labor solicitor. "Labor solicitor," as used herein, means each person who, while as an officer, agent, employee, or member of any "labor organization," as herein defined, for pecuniary or financial compensation, solicits any employee or employees to become a member or members of any "labor organization" in which he or she is not an officer, agent, employee, or member, or any division or affiliate of any such "labor organization." Any such person doing so shall be considered as carrying on or conducting the business, trade, occupation, or profession of "labor solicitor." (1970 Code, § 5-601)