National teacher unions contribute at least 10% of their annual budget to lobbying and political activism, which includes calling for the impeachment of Republican President Donald Trump in the 2026 American Federation of Teachers handbook. Efforts also include supporting Democratic causes such as messaging against immigration enforcement.
Some teachers raise questions about whether union dues are being used to advance causes the instructors actually support.
https://tennesseestar.com/education/teacher-unions-dedicate-money-to-political-activism-lobbying/tcsquare/2026/08/19/
