Teachers’ Unions Contribute a Combined $1 Billion Toward Left-Leaning Political Activism, Defending Education Report Says
- Teachers' unions in the United States have contributed over $1 billion to far-left political causes and advocacy efforts over the past decade, according to Defending Education.
- The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association together directed more than $669 million to far-left political entities since August 2015, with state and local unions adding approximately $336 million.
- Defending Education's president Nicole Neily said educators' dues are used to advance a hard-left political agenda rather than improve pay or working conditions, calling for greater transparency in union spending.
- These unions have significantly influenced political campaigns and causes at multiple levels over the last ten years, demonstrating considerable political engagement.
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Teacher unions spent over $1B on political causes since 2015
(The Center Square) – National teachers unions have spent over $1 billion on political activity and advocacy since 2015, according to a new report by Defending Education.
Two largest teacher unions spent over $1B on on political activity and advocacy since 2015
“When you tie in money coming from the state and local level and the political game plan of teacher unions, it's just one giant political machine that is trying to take control of everything,” Staley said.
Reports Show Over $1 Billion in Teachers’ Union Funds Directed to Far-Left Political Groups and Organizations
New analyses show national and local teachers’ unions have steered more than $1 billion toward far-left political causes and advocacy efforts over the past decade. The post Reports Show Over $1 Billion in Teachers’ Union Funds Directed to Far-Left Political Groups and Organizations first appeared on [your]NEWS.
Teachers’ Unions Funneled Over $1 Billion To Leftist Political Causes Over Past Decade
‘Educators are victims of a bait-and-switch: Instead of dues going to advocate for increased pay or improved working environments, they're ... underwriting causes such as climate change, gender activism, and abortion.’
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