The very foundation of the IBEW is anchored in organizing and is defined in the instrument that makes the organization a democracy, its Constitution. The IBEW Constitution has slowly evolved over one hundred and six years. During that time, the basic philosophy upon which it was written has not changed. Today the intent of the IBEW's Founding Fathers and the reason the organization is known as the "Union of Hearts and Minds" can be clearly seen in the objects of the IBEW listed at the beginning of the Constitution.
They are:
- To organize all workers in the entire electrical industry in the United States and Canada, including all those in public utilities and electrical manufacturing, into local unions.
- To promote reasonable methods of work.
- To cultivate feelings of friendship among those of our industry.
- To settle all disputes between employers and employees by arbitration (if possible).
- To assist each other in sickness or distress.
- To secure employment.
- To reduce the hours of daily labor.
- To secure adequate pay for our work.
- To seek a higher and higher standard of living.
- To seek security for the individual.
- And by legal and proper means to elevate the moral, intellectual and social conditions of our members, their families and dependents, in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship.
The Benefits of Being an IBEW LU 363 Member
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