We the members of district councils and local unions affiliated with the international union of painters and allied trades - believing that organization and collective action isnecessary to foster and adopt ways and means for the continuous improvement of the working and living standards of the members of this international union; to secure legislation inthe interests of our members; to bring about higher wages, shorter hours and better working conditions for them; to influence public opinion by peaceful and legal methods in favor ofour affiliated organizations and ALL organized labor generally; to promote, encourage and bring into existence satisfactory contractual relationships with employers in the industries from which the members of our affiliates are drawn; to advance and maintain better relations between our members and their employers; and to otherwise enrich the lives of our members and their families, ALL other working men and women.