336.180 "Labor organization," "employer," and "public employee" defined. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) The term "labor organization" means any organization of any kind, or any agency or employee representation committee, association or union which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of employment or conditions of work, or other forms of compensation; (2) The term "employer" means all persons, firms, associations, corporations, public employers, public school employers, and public colleges, universities, institutions, and education agencies; and (3) The term "public employee" means an employee of a "public agency" as that term is defined in KRS 61.870(1). Effective: January 9, 2017 History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 2, effective January 9, 2017; and ch. 6, sec. 2, effective January 9, 2017. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 303, sec. 1. Legislative Research Commission Note (1/9/2017). This statute was amended by 2017 Ky. Acts chs. 1 and 6, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together.