Confront attacks on education unions and their members, particularly with respect to freedom of association, collective bargaining rights and professional freedoms
Promote the ratification and application of ILO conventions and ILO/UNESCO recommendations pertaining to teachers and other education workers by all nations of member organisations
Utilise the international complaint mechanisms to pursue public authorities and employers for breaches of the core labour standards and other relevant international standards
Identify and promote effective models of union-government relationships which enhance education quality and teachers' professional status.