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Top teachers union leaders earn over $500,000; critics blame taxpayer-funded dues

The Center Square’s investigation found top teachers union leaders receive more than $500,000 annually in pay and benefits, prompting critics to say taxpayer-funded dues bankroll the compensation.

Published Aug 17, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

An investigation by The Center Square found top teachers union leaders receive more than $500,000 a year in combined pay and benefits. Critics argue those high totals are enabled by membership dues that are effectively funded by taxpayers.