| 1.
The objects and purposes of this Local Union are to provide
for, protect and improve the general welfare of its members and the
employees represented by it, both directly and indirectly by all
lawful means and methods, and, more particularly but without
limitation of the foregoing: |
| A. |
To organize all
persons engaged in work within its jurisdiction for their mutual
benefit, aid and protection;
|
| B. |
To
promote or establish wages, hours and other working conditions for all
such workers; |
| C. |
To
promote or establish programs to meet the costs of heath care,
retirement, unemployment and similar needs of all such workers and
their families. |
| D. |
To
promote the health, wealth and safety of all such workers and their
families; |
| E. |
To
promote, foster and develop programs to increase employment
opportunities for such workers; |
| F. |
To
secure recognition by employees and the
public of the right to engage in collective
bargaining; |
| G. |
To
promote, foster and develop apprentice
programs, training programs and other means to advance the skills,
efficiency, and working knowledge of its members; |
| H. |
To
promote, foster and develop industrial peace and harmonious relations
between employees and employers; |
| I. |
To
promote, foster and develop harmonious relations with community
organizations and with other organizations in the labor movement; |
| J. |
To
promote, foster and develop programs which advance the social utility
and efficiency of the industries employing its members; |
| K. |
To
promote, foster and develop a better
understanding by government of the labor movement; |
| L. |
To
engage in legislative activity to promote, foster and develop the
physical, economic and social welfare of its members and their
families; |
| M. |
To
promote, foster and develop the interests of this Local and its
members as workers by such means as registration, voting, political
education and citizenship activities involving its members and their
families; |
| N. |
To
engage in such educational and research activity as may be
appropriate; |
| O. |
To
engage in legal activities appropriate for the defense and advancement
of the interests of the Local and its members; |
| P. |
To
promote, foster and develop the trade jurisdiction of this Local and
the International; |
| Q. |
To
fulfill and require observance of this Local’s collective bargaining
agreement; |
| R. |
To
take such other actions as may tend to protect and promote the welfare
and interest of this Local and its members. |
