ARTICLE II.

Objects
The objects of this organization shall be:

(a) To unite in this industrial union, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation or nationality, all workers eligible for membership.

(b) To establish through collective bargaining adequate wage standards and retirement benefits, shorter hours of work and improvements in the conditions of employment for the workers in the industry.

(c)   To promote legislation and engage in such other activity as may be deemed necessary or advisable properly to safeguard the economic security and social welfare of working people and to protect and extend our democratic institutions, civil rights and liberties, and to perpetuate the cherished traditions of our democracy.

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