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1 Objectives

The primary aim of international cooperation undertaken by CAUT should be to strengthen the capacity of post-secondary education trade unions and associations to promote the economic, social and political interests of their members. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting partners in developing their ability to:

2 Guidelines and Principles

International cooperation initiatives should be guided by clear principles agreed to by both CAUT and the partner union. These principles should include:

3 Priorities

Priorities for potential initiatives should be jointly identified by CAUT and partner unions or associations representing members in the post-secondary education sector. Specific projects should be developed through ongoing consultation and exchange. CAUT should undertake initiatives and projects only when they are clearly related to its competencies and expertise, and for which adequate resources are available.

Approved by the CAUT Council, November 2010.