The aims of the INOU are set out in the organisation's Constitution. These are to:-Seek to represent the interests and views of all unemployed people and their dependents at a national level-Campaign for an acceptable standard of living for all unemployed people and their dependents-Campaign towards the achievement of full employment at an acceptable rate of pay-Assist the establishment and development of local unemployed groups-Develop close liaison with the Trade Union movement while ensuring the autonomy of the INOU-Build on the common interest between the unemployed and employed-Build links with other national and international bodies that share the same interests