International Union of Operating Engineers-370

The objectives and purposes of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 370 (The Organization) are to elevate the trade of operating engineers (by which trade the membership thereof earn a livelihood for themselves and their dependents) to its proper position in all industrial activity and the ranks of organized workers; to encourage a higher standard of skill among its members; to cultivate feelings of friendship among people of the craft and those who may employ its members; to organize all persons working in the jurisdiction of this international union without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, or national origin; to promote the health, welfare, and safety of its members and their families; to promote, foster, and develop apprentice programs, training programs, and other means to advance the skills, efficiency, and working knowledge of its members; to assist its members in securing stabilizing employment; to assist employers in obtaining skilled craftsmen;