TO ENGAGE IN THE NEGOTIATION OF WAGES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS AND TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE BEST INTEREST OF THE TRADES AND TO MAKE AND USE EVERY HONORABLE EFFORT TO SECURE THE PASSAGE AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH SANITARY AND SAFETY LAWS AS WOULD BE A BENEFIT TO THE TRADE AND TEND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.