THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS LOCAL UNION IS TO ENGAGE IN ORGANIZING WORKERS AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THOSE WHO ARE ORGANIZED; TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZATION, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING; TO ENGAGE IN CULTURAL, CIVIC, LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL, FRATERNAL, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, WELFARE, SOCIAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MEMBERSHIP, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.