WASHINGTON (AP) -- Labor unions hold six of the top 10 positions in the Center for Responsive Politics' list of top political donors to federal candidates and political parties since the 1989-90 election cycle, underscoring their importance to the Democratic Party.þþHere is the list:þþ1. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees-- $30,671,426þþ2. National Education Association -- $21,116,383þþ3. National Association of Realtors -- $20,414,385þþ4. National Association of Trial Lawyers of America -- $19,931,717þþ5. Philip Morris -- $18,951,671þþ6. International Brotherhood of Teamsters -- $18,858,733þþ7. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers -- $18,394,547þþ8. American Medical Association -- $18,377,814þþ9. Service Employees International Union -- $17,647,346þþ10. Communications Workers of America -- $17,597,372þþ
Source: NY Times
