Mission
THE OBJECTS OF THIS UNION SHALL BE TO ENCOURAGE A HIGH STANDARD OF SKILL AMONG ITS MEMBERS, THUS PROVIDING THE TRADE WITH COMPETENT WORKERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A FAIR STANDARD OF WAGES; TO ASSIST EACH OTHER IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT; TO PROTECT THE JURISDICTION OF THE TRADE; TO THOROUGHLY ORGANIZE THOSE WORKING AT OUR CRAFTS FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT, PROTECTION AND GENERAL WELL BEING; AND TO ADVANCE AND ELEVATE THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS OF ALL ITS MEMBERS.