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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.

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