Purpose of the Order 2

Description:

Another version of Purpose of Order 03-240144 IWO 5276b49f16_09 (1) Explains that the purpose of the Order is as follows: "*The International Workers Order is a labor fraternal benefit society. Its principles and practices embody the experience and progressive tradìtions of American fraternalism. The Order provides sick, disability and death benefits. it organizes for its members medical aid and other forms of fraternal services. It pledges aid and comfort to its members in case of need. The doors of the international Workers Order are open to all regardless of sex, nationality, race, color, creed or political affiliation. The cultural heritage of everyone of the many national and racial groups which make up the American people has contributed to and enriched the life and the traditions of our country. Through the fraternal life of its lodges our order endeavors to make these cultural traditions a source of Americanization, of education, recreation and happiness for all of its members and their families

Date:

1944

Copyright:

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Creator:

International Workers Order (IWO)

File Name:

5276b49f16_08

Identifier:

International Workers Order (IWO) Records #5276, Box 49, Folder 16

Repository:

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Martin P. Catherwood Library, Cornell University