Mission
LOCAL 19 EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF ALL WORKERS IN THE BAKING, CONFECTIONERY, TOBACCO, GRAIN MILLING, AND KINDRED INDUSTRIES BY EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL ACTION; PROGRESSIVE IMPROVEMENT IN LIVING STANDARDS THROUGH THE REDUCTION OF THE HOURS OF LABOR, INCREASED WAGES, AND RETIREMENT AND WELFARE BENEFITS; AID IN SECURING AND RETAINING EMPLOYMENT; AND PROMOTION OF THE INTERESTS OF LABOR UNIONS.