International Union of Operating Engineers-612

To elevate the trade of Operating engineers to its proper position in all industrial activities and the ranks of organized workers; to encourage a higher standard of skill amoung its members; to organize all persons working in ther jurisdiction of the Union without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, age or national origin; to promote health, welfare and safety of its members and their families; to foster and develop training programs and other means to advance skills; to assist empoyers in obtaining skilled workers. To secure and improve wages, hours, and working conditions.