§113 Definitions of Terms and Words Used in Chapter

Summary

Defines what counts as a labor dispute and who is treated as involved. "Case involving or growing out of a labor dispute" means a case that involves people in the same industry, trade, craft, or job, or people tied to the same employer or union, and it covers disputes between employers and employees, between employers, or between employees, or any conflict of interest among those taking part. "Person participating or interested" means someone or a group is treated as involved if a court action is brought against them and they work in or have an interest in the same industry, or are an officer, agent, or member of an employer or employee association. "Labor dispute" means any disagreement about pay, hours, job rules, or about who speaks for workers when setting those terms, even if the parties are not in a direct employer–employee relationship. "Court of the United States" means any federal court whose power Congress has defined, including courts in the District of Columbia.