Politicians supported
265
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
Active on two fronts: $1.3M in campaign contributions and $3.0M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $4.4M
- Total influence
- $1.3M
- Contributions
- $3.0M
- Lobbying
- $447K
- Outside spending
The verdict
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA ranks in the top 12% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 12%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $1.3M
- campaign contributions
- $3.0M
- lobbying expenditures
- $447K
- outside spending (independent)
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
21
distinct policy categories
Independent expenditures by COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
Money this committee spent independently to support or oppose candidates, reported to the FEC, and by law not contributions to any campaign and not coordinated with it.
- $447K
- Total outside spending
- $440K
- Supporting
- $7K
- Opposing
| Candidate | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| Sherrod Brown | $410K | - |
| Kamala Harris | $18K | - |
| Kirsten Engel | $12K | - |
| Donald J. Trump | - | $6K |
| Thomas H. Jr. Kean | - | $1K |
How COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $3.0M.
Lobbying share of total influence 69.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA's influence footprint shows
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $1.3M in PAC contributions alongside $3.0M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA's PAC contributions reached 265 federal politicians, led by Adam Schiff at $15K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 21 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Telecommunications, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Aviation/Airlines/Airports.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.8M |
| 2023 | $1.2M |
Lobbying issues
Telecommunications
12 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
7 filings
Aviation/Airlines/Airports
7 filings
Banking
7 filings
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
7 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
7 filings
Science/Technology
7 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
6 filings
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
6 filings
Intelligence
6 filings
Budget/Appropriations
5 filings
Government Issues
5 filings
Retirement
4 filings
Agriculture
4 filings
Manufacturing
4 filings
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2 filings
Economics/Economic Development
2 filings
Energy/Nuclear
2 filings
Health Issues
1 filings
Defense
1 filings
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA have?
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA has a combined political influence footprint of $4.4M, made up of $1.3M in campaign contributions and $3.0M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA support?
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA contributed $1.3M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA supported 265 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Adam Schiff ($15K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA lobby on?
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA spent $3.0M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Telecommunications, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Aviation/Airlines/Airports. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.