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.
