United We Spend
In the last two presidential election cycles, campaign contributions by several of the major federal labor unions have increased dramatically. The unions are looking for even bigger increases this year.
| 1996 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| American Federation of Government Employees | $235,000 | $436,000 |
| National Treasury Employees Union | $219,000 | $334,000 |
| National Air Traffic Controllers Association | $355,000 | $733,000 |
| National Association of Letter Carriers | $1.7 mil | $1.5 mil |
| American Postal Workers Union | $544,000 | $713,000 |
Source: PoliticalMoneyLine
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