Principal Aims
The principal objectives of CAUT, as defined in its general by-law, are the following:
- the defence of academic freedom, tenure, equality and human rights;
- the provision of collective bargaining services for the support and assistance of member associations;
- the conduct of federal lobbying and public relations for academic staff and post-secondary education;
- the collection and analysis of data and the operation of a clearing house for information pertaining to the social and economic well-being of academic staff and post-secondary education;
- the establishment and maintenance of international relations with academic staff in other countries.
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