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To unite into one labor organization all workers eligible for membership, regardless of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, age, physical disability or sex. To engage in organizing workers to provide the benefit of unionism to all workers and to protect and preserve the benefits obtained for members of this organization. To secure improved wages, hours, working conditions and other economic advantages through organization, negotiation and collective bargaining, through legal and economic means, and other lawful methods. To provide educational advancement and training for employees, members and officers.