The objects of this organization shall be:

(a) To unite in this industrial union, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation or nationality, all workers eligible for membership.

(b) To establish through collective bargaining adequate wage standards and retirement benefits, shorter hours of work and improvements in the conditions of employment for the workers in the industry.

(c) To promote legislation advancing the interests of the Union and its members at the local, state and national levels, to engage in political education of the membership, and to engage in such other activity (specifically including sponsoring and supporting grassroots programs at the International and Local levels, using our resources and the voting strength of our members to gain the support of the public and of legislators for our views, and supporting political candidates who share our views), as may be necessary or advisable to safeguard the economic security and social welfare of working people and to protect and extend our democratic institutions, civil rights and liberties, and to perpetuate the cherished traditions of our democracy.

(d) To organize unorganized employees in the transportation and other industries.