Constitution and Bylaws

The decision to stand united. 

Stronger together

Since the beginning of history, mankind has struggled individually and collectively for political, economic, and cultural betterment and has found the fullest opportunity to work toward these goals through democratic organization to achieve common aims.

Therefore, we, who have the common objective 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 prejudice and discrimination, to strengthen democracy and achieve peace in the world, do form ourselves into one, indivisible Union and adopt the following Constitution to guide our conduct and protect the democratic rights of our members.

UPW Code of Conduct

UPW is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment, regardless of an individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. As such, UPW will not tolerate discriminatory, harassing or otherwise unacceptable behavior at any of its activities, events or meetings. UPW expects everyone who participates in any of its activities, events or meetings to abide by this standard of conduct.