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 About the UA:
UA Constitution
A Secure Future Together
The objectives of this Association are to protect its members from unjust and injurious competition, and secure through unity of action among all workers of the industry throughout the United States and Canada, claiming, as we do, that labor is capital and is the only capital that possesses power to reproduce itself, or in other words, create capital. Labor is the interest underlying all other interests; therefore, it is entitled to and should receive from society and government protection and encouragement.
Mankind generally condemns that which they do not thoroughly understand and through prejudice and ignorance neglect to pay that strict attention and regard to the principal of unity for elevating their condition and for the accomplishment of good works which is so much required in creating confidence, generating esteem and respect, and promoting harmony and good feeling among themselves; therefore let every member weigh the substance of within his mind and thus become qualified to determine upon that which is herein set forth in the spirit of sincerity and honesty of purpose.
As an earnest proof that we entertain a true sense of our obligations, interests and duties toward one another, each member should make himself thoroughly acquainted with the laws herein contained, that he may avoid imposing upon the same, and also be prepared to use his influence on those who do not as yet belong to the Association, but whose only reason for not belonging to it is that the benefits offered have never been fully explained to them. Above all, members should avoid becoming in arrears. Large numbers which should insure "strengths" very frequently produce weakness, because those in arrears are debarred from the benefits, and also make it impossible to meet the claims which are made by members who are in good standing.
Recognizing the right of the employer or capitalist to control his capital, we also claim and will exercise the right to control our labor, and be consulted in determining the price paid for it.
We therefore urge all journeymen and apprentices who have jurisdiction of every branch of the plumbing and pipe fitting industry, in every section of the United States and Canada, to join with us in our efforts to secure through the power of organization both for ourselves and our children, a steady demand and a fair compensation for our toil, and a position in society to which, as wealth producers and citizens we are justly entitled.
For the successful accomplishment of the ends desired by the Association, for the instruction, information and guidance of its members, and for the due regulation of the business connected therewith, this code of laws is hereby enacted.
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