Obviously Obvious: Study Proves What I've Been Saying About Teachers' Unions for Years
A recent study highlights the significant political influence of teachers' unions in the United States. The report reveals that a large portion of the unions' budgets is allocated to political activities rather than member representation. Critics argue that this prioritization undermines the interests of educators and students alike.
- ▪The study indicates that less than 10 percent of the NEA's $450 million budget is spent on activities directly representing union members.
- ▪Teachers' unions are accused of functioning primarily as political fundraising machines for Democratic candidates.
- ▪The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the U.S., with a membership exceeding that of the second-largest union.
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Obviously Obvious: Study Proves What I've Been Saying About Teachers' Unions for Years Stephen Kruiser | 6:25 PM on May 21, 2026 AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Way back when I first decided to write about politics as a hobby — I'd already been an activist for years at that point — my main focuses were media bias and school choice. In fact, the first political conference I ever attended as a blogger was a school choice conference. Those two issues remain the ones I am most passionate about now as a professional political writer. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); School choice in America is something that I will champion forever.
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