United Way Labour Partnership
Our Impact
Unions are an important force for democracy, not just in the workplace, but beyond. Here in Canada, we have a strong social safety net in place to catch us when we need help. That’s due in part to the strength of the Labour movement and unions.
Labour Days of Caring
Each year, union representatives from across the Lower Mainland come together for a Day of Caring to help local community. Be a part of this fun, fulfilling day. To read about our 2017 Labour Day of Caring event, click here.
Labour Community Advocate training
Interested in changing lives and strengthening our communities? Join us for Labour Community Advocates courses at the CLC Pacific Region Winter School. For more information about courses, click here.
Labour Partnership Agency Tour
Join us for our popular Annual Labour Partnership Agency Tour and learn more about the impact you are helping us make in the community. Don’t miss this chance to gain insight that will help you be more effective in your role as a Labour Community Advocate or a United Way supporter. Details about our next agency tour coming soon.
Our Partnership
United Way and Labour have been partners for more than 30 years. The partnership developed around a common interest: ensuring that workers and their families have access to social services in their community.
Many of the workplaces than run fundraising campaigns are unionized. But the partnership goes deeper than just financial support.
Labour representatives volunteer with United Way as members of the United Way Board of Directors Labour Committee, Campaign Cabinet Labour Committee and as part of the CLC United Way Labour Community Advocates Program. Labour also has input in the decision-making process around policy and allocation of funds.
Labour organizations working with United Way:
- BC Federation of Labour
- Canadian Labour Congress
- Canadian Labour Congress – Pacific Region Winter School
- Fraser Valley Labour Council
- New Westminster & District Labour Council
- Vancouver and District Labour Council
National Partnership:
National Partnership Agreement
Ten Basic Principles
More Resources
Labour Campaign Toolkit
Unions across the Lower Mainland help kids, families and seniors in our communities through their participation in United Way campaigns. To learn more about starting a campaign or access our Labour Campaign Toolkit, click here.
Reports
For Labour publications and resources, including tools to help run a United Way campaign, click here.