The EAKL represents employees’ interests in collective agreements and protects employees’ rights in employment relations, consults employers on developing a sustainable labour market and the government on developing a socially sustainable economic model.
The EAKL participates actively in the formation of legislation and policies in order to guarantee the social security of employees and a healthy working environment.
Another important goal of the EAKL is to guarantee a sustainable trade union movement in Estonia.
Secretariat The Secretariat is the permanent working body of the EAKL, the task of which is to prepare the drafts of the Confederation’s documents and Management Board’s decisions, organise the cooperation between the members of the Confederation and carry out the decisions of the Management Board and the goals set by the action plan at the Congress.
In addition, the Secretariat of the Confederation coordinates the training activities of trade union members and trade union representatives, participates in the solving of labour disputes and organises the international cooperation and public relations of the Confederation.