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Organization Objectives
The objectives of this Local Union shall be the elevation of the position of its members and further: to conduct a Local
Union of persons engaged in the performance of work within its jurisdiction ; to organize, unite, and assist persons, without
regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin, engaged in the performance
of work within its jurisdiction for the purpose of improving wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions; to obtain the
status of exclusive bargaining representative of persons employed within its jurisdiction and to process and resolve grievances
and enforce all other rights arising out of such collective bargaining relationships; to encourge members and all workers
to register and vote; to support research in our industries for the benefit of its members; to advance and safeguard the full
employment, economic security, and social welfare of its members, and of workers generally; to protect and extend democratic
institutions, civil rights and liberties, and the traditions of social and economic justice of the United States and Canada;
to print and disseminate publications; to protect and preserve the Local Union as an institution and to perform its legal
and contractual obligations; to protect the Local Union from any and all corrupt influences and from the undermining efforts
of all who are opposed to the basic principles of democracy and democratic unionism; to acquire, receive, hold, manage, lease,
convey, invest, expend, or otherwise use the funds and property of this organization to carry out the duties and to achieve
the objectives set forth in the International Constitution, the ChemicalWorkers Council Bylaws, and the Local Union Bylaws;
to carry out the purposes of the International Union as set forth in the provisions of the International Constitution; to
take all steps and actions, which are reasonable and proper, to promote the welfare and interest of its members, of workers
within its jurisdiction and of workers generally and to afford mutual protection to members against unwarranted rules, unlawful
discharge, or other forms of injustice or oppression; to sponsor, encourage, engage in, and support financially, and otherwise,
educational, legislative, political, civic, social, health, welfare, community, or charitable projects or activities; and
support and ecourage such other objectives for which working people may lawfully combine for thrir mutual protection and benefit.
Our Mission
Our mission is to further promote the interests of our organization and our members to the world community. We shall
strive to make a difference by educating the public and expanding our reach.
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