We believe that they also organize in order to participate in the decisions which affect them at work. One of the fundamental tenets of democratic government is the consent of the governed.
Unions are an extension of that idea.
The name of this organization shall be Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Local Number 696 and the American Federation of State. To promote and vigorously support all legislative action and political means to achieve collective bargaining for all organized public employees. To cooperate with other Labor Organizations to achieve the Objectives of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. This power is binding in accordance with the Agreement, any Supplement or addition there-to and the Ordinance relating thereto.