Is dues money used for political activities?
It’s against the law to use union dues for political activity. But if we’re to be successful on our issues, our Association must participate in the electoral process and communicate our recommendations to the community. That’s the reason for MSTA’s Fund for Children and Public Education. The Fund is a voluntary, non-partisan political fund run by your Association. It helps teachers and other school employees influence the political process and elect local, state and national representatives who will address the issues that matter and stand up for public education. Voluntary contributions allow the Association to assist the campaigns of lawmakers who support our schools and to challenge those who do not. It’s as simple as that. Your local and state Association representative bodies decide how the money is spent. As a member, you are entitled to participate in that process.
