To elevate the trade of operating engineers to its proper position in ALL industrial activities and the ranks of organized workers; to encourage a higher standard of skill amoung its members; to organize ALL persons working in THER jurisdiction of the union without regard to race, creed, color, SEX, religion, AGE or national origin; to promote health, welfare and safety of its members and their families; to foster and develop training programs and other means to advance skills; to assist empoyers in obtaining skilled workers. To secure and improve wages, hours, and working conditions.