1. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. LABOUR PHILANTHROPY Presented By: Ms. Connie Hubbs Metasoft Systems Inc. A look at the scope of labour philanthropy in Canada June 14, 2006

2. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. The Questions How big is this sector? Do unions give? Why do they give? How do they give? Will they support my organization? Are there areas that unions will not support?

3. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. *Size of Labour Sector in BC In BC there are 50 unions with varied structures Approximately 700 locals Estimated revenue of 1.8 billion (Approximately 40% is sent to national or international parent bodies.) * Figures from the BC Federation of Labour

4. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Do Unions Give? YES! Donations to Canadian charities, non profit organizations, advocacy organizations, allied labour groups and political groups are in the tens of millions every year in Canada.

5. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Why do they give? Union Philanthropy is a natural consequence of the original mandate of unions which is to care for members. “What we seek for ourselves, we seek for all”

6. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. How Do Unions Give? 1.Grassroots Charitable Activity 2.Organized campaigns 3. Union Funds

7. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Grassroots Giving No Paper Trail Unions cannot obtain tax deductions for charitable donations. Individual locals give out cash to various community groups and charities and this money is not tracked by either the Federation of Labour or the CRA. Estimates from the BC Federation of Labour is that thousands of dollars are likely given in this manner with no reporting mechanism in place.

8. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Bringing Back Rudolph The Firefighters union worked with a parent at Emily Carr School to raise $26,000 to repair the beloved old fire truck and return Rudolph to the schoolyard at Emily Carr.

9. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Organized Campaigns United Way Workplace Giving Designated Charity of Area of Interest

10. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Union Foundations and Funds & Designations CEP Humanity Fund - Public Foundation Steelworkers Humanity Fund –Charitable Organization CAW Social Justice Fund -Public Foundation Firefighters-Public Foundations and Charitable Organizations PSAC –Union Fund not Registered with CRA CUPE - Union Fund not Registered with CRA BCGEU- Union Fund not Registered with CRA BCTF- Union Fund not Registered with CRA

11. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Firefighters Grants Across Canada 213 Foundation Grants Received In BC totaling CDN $ 2 million

12. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. CAW Social Justice Fund 9 Grants Received From CAW Social Justice Fund In BC totaling CDN $ 35,500

13. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Top Grants from CAW Social Justice Fund (1998-2005) A total of 146 Grants totaling CDN $3,934,000 were made by this organization for this period.

14. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Steelworkers Humanity Fund Grants Made Across Canada This view shows distribution of 64 grants totaling CDN $171,300 to recipients across Canada. 9 of these grants totaling CDN$18,500 were made to recipients in BC.

15. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Geographic Distribution of Grants from Labour Funds This view shows distribution of 540 grants totaling CDN $9,709,862 to recipients across Canada.

16. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Geographic Distribution of Grants from Labour Funds

17. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Styles of Gifts Sponsorship Matching funds Cause related marketing Start up funds Member campaigns Special Events

18. Copyright © 2006 Metasoft Systems Inc. Three Questions to Ask before you approach unions for support 1. Is the mission of your organization compatible with Labour? 2. Is there anything about your specific ask that may be incompatible with Labour? 3.What is the current labour situation in your workplace or in the corporate workplace?