The objects of the Federation shall be:

3.1              to regulate relations between employees and employer, including but not limited to securing and maintaining, through collective bargaining, the best possible terms and conditions of employment;

3.2              to advance the cause of education and the status of teachers and educational workers;

3.3              to promote a high standard of professional ethics and a high standard of professional competence;

3.4              to foster a climate of social justice in Ontario and continue a leadership role in such areas as anti-poverty, non-violence, and equity;

3.5              to promote and protect the interests of all members of the Federation and the students in their care;

3.6              to promote and defend the health and safety of members in the workplace; and,

3.7              to co-operate with other organizations in Ontario, Canada, and elsewhere, having the same or like objects.