Wisconsin Teacher Union Membership Declines
Mike Antonucci, Education Intelligence Agency, reviews the Wisconsin Education Association Council’s LM-2. All unions representing private sector employees must file an LM-2 disclosure form with the U. S. Department of Labor.
Membership numbers after Act 10 speak for themselves, however, the union was able to stay in front of the financial consequences with immediate and deep layoffs.
Total membership – 65,743, down 16,084
Total revenue – $18.8 million (90% came from member dues), down $2.8 million
Budget surplus – $2.5 million
Net assets – $11.5 million
Total staff – 186
Staff salaries and benefits – $10.4 million