Since the beginning of history mankind has struggled individually
and collectively for political, economic and cultural betterment, and
has the greatest ability to make advancement through democratic
organization to achieve common aims.
Therefore, we who have the common objectives to advance the living
standards of ourselves and our fellow workers everywhere in the world,
to promote the general welfare of our nation and our communities, to
banish racial and religious prejudice and discrimination, to
strengthen democracy everywhere and achieve permanent peace in the
world, do form ourselves into one, indivisible union and adapt the
following constitution to guide our conduct and protect our democracy
within the union.
