>>>>>>>>"Could we please stop referring to the carve-out as being for "labour." It isn't for "labour," but for "affiliated organizations." While the vast majority of affiliated organizations are trade unions (national or locals), there have been others as well.
As I recall the only affiliated organization that isn't labour is the Douglas-Coldwell Foundation which sends one or two delegates to NDP conventions meaning more than 99% of the affiliates are labour unoins.
The Woodsworth-Irvine Socialist Fellowship as well.
Yes, the vast majority of affiliates are labour organizations. That does not change the fact that it is NOT a Labour carve-out but an Affiliate carve-out. Any organization that supports the principles of the party is free to apply for affiliation. The Christian Socialist Movement, for example, is an affiliate of the UK Labour Party.