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Unearthed filing shows largest teachers unions poured over $900 million into political activities
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers reported combined spending of over $930 million on political activity and lobbying, according to a filing reviewed by the North American Values Institute. The NEA is the largest teachers union in the United States, and the AFT is the second largest. The specific breakdown of how these funds were allocated between direct political contributions, lobbying expenditures, and other political activities was not detailed in the report.
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