2.01 The objects of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada shall be:

2.01.01 To organize persons engaged within the jurisdiction of the Union and assist in the organization of all working people.

2.01.02 To improve wages, hours of work, employment security and other conditions of employment through collective bargaining.

2.01.03 To strive for equality regardless of race, creed, colour, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, language, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, disability, records of offence or political affiliation.

2.01.04 To assist in advancing the social, economic and general welfare of working people through political, educational, civic and other activities.

2.01.05 To safeguard, protect and extend freedom, civil liberties, democracy and democratic trade unionism.

2.01.06 To engage in political activities to secure beneficial legislation and obtain the defeat and repeal of harmful legislation.

2.01.07 To aid and co-operate with other trade unions and other organizations whose purposes are in accord with the purposes of this union, and to affiliate with organizations which meet our goals and to participate in such organizations.