# Unearthed filing shows largest teachers unions poured over $900 million into political activities

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/unearthed-filing-shows-largest-teachers-unions-poured-over-900-million-into-political-activities/
- Published: 2026-10-28T10:00:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T10:12:35+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/unearthed-filing-shows-top-teachers-unions-poured-900-million-political-activities
- Topics: Art, Culture, World

## Key points

- Watchdog estimates the two unions spent over $900 million on politics.
- The NEA total was at least $547 million.
- NAVI says the AFT reported $383.2 million in political activity and lobbying.

## Summary

An education watchdog’s review says the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers spent more than $900 million combined on political activity and lobbying from 2016 to 2025. The figures have renewed scrutiny of how teachers’ union dues are used and how clearly members can trace payments to political groups.

The North American Values Institute estimates the NEA spent at least $547 million, including $458.9 million reported as political activity and lobbying and $88.2 million in direct funding to progressive advocacy organisations. It says the AFT reported $383.2 million in political activity and lobbying; of its $331.95 million in itemised political payments, $123.35 million went to outside organisations and committees. These figures and characterisations come from NAVI, and the supplied article ends mid-sentence.

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