Labour’s civic power
Unions aren’t just about collective bargaining. They’re civic institutions. They engage members in political action, support candidates who support workers, and advocate for policies that benefit working people.
That civic work needs infrastructure. Member communication, political mobilization, campaign support—tools that understand how labour operates.
What unions need
Member engagement
Your members are your power. Keeping them informed, engaged, and ready to act is the foundation of everything else. Not just dues notices—real engagement on issues that matter.
Political action
Supporting worker-friendly candidates. Mobilizing members to vote. Advocating for policy changes. Civic engagement that goes beyond the workplace.
Local flexibility
National unions have sophisticated infrastructure. But locals often work with outdated tools, limited budgets, and volunteer capacity. They need affordable, accessible solutions.
Integration with existing systems
You already have membership databases, communication tools, maybe a national CRM. New tools need to work with what exists, not replace everything.
What gov.vote offers
Member communication
Regular updates, action alerts, event announcements. Reach your members where they are, with content that matters to them.
Political mobilization
When it’s time to support a candidate or push a policy, you’re ready. Targeted outreach to members in specific ridings, tracking who’s engaged, measuring impact.
Event coordination
Member meetings, political actions, volunteer shifts for endorsed campaigns. Professional event management at union scale.
Campaign support
When your union endorses a candidate, you can provide real infrastructure support. Volunteer coordination, member outreach, donation facilitation (where appropriate).
For locals and chapters
National infrastructure doesn’t always reach local chapters. gov.vote gives locals the tools they need:
- Affordable — Pricing that works for local budgets
- Independent — Your local’s presence, your local’s data
- Connected — Integrate with national systems where useful
- Accessible — No technical expertise required
Compliance for labour
Political action by unions has rules. Third-party advertising, campaign contributions, coordination with candidates. We understand the regulatory environment and build tools that support compliance.
Getting started
- Sign up free
- Set up your local’s presence
- Import your membership (or connect to existing systems)
- Start mobilizing
Workers deserve tools built for workers’ organizations.