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Part of situation: American Federation of Teachers nonprofit funding (2 clusters)

American Federation of Teachers funds various left-leaning nonprofits

American Federation of Teachers union dues political advocacy nonprofit funding Department of Labor

Annual filings with the Department of Labor reveal that the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has directed significant funds toward various left-leaning nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups.

According to the filings, the AFT provided $250,000 to the Center for American Progress. Other contributions include $100,000 each to Emily’s List, the National Action Network, and the American Prospect. Additionally, the union gave $75,000 to the Bill, Hillary, & Chelsea Clinton Foundation and $10,000 to the Human Rights Campaign.

Michael Watson, a research director at the Capital Research Center, characterized these expenditures as ‘political advocacy by another name,’ suggesting the funding supports a network of organizations that advance specific political causes and policy development.

Entities

American Federation of Teachers · Capital Research Center · Center for American Progress · Clinton Foundation · Randi Weingarten

Sources

‘Political advocacy by another name’: Teachers union dues funded left-wing infrastructure, including Clinton Foundation [opslens.com]
AFT Dues Funded Left-Wing Infrastructure, From the Center for American Progress to the Clinton Foundation [thelibertydaily.com]