Mike Netter, Vice Chair of Rebuild California, said that union influence leads to corruption within the Democratic Party and alleged that Democrat candidates receive large donations to sustain it. This statement was made on X.
“What is how union/Democrat corruption works—in the dark,” said Netter. “Now you know why the unions own the Democrat Party. Watch the Democrat candidates get massive donations, from Republican teachers, to continue the corruption.”
A 2023 article from Teamsters Local 237 raised concerns about the long-standing ties between labor unions and the Democratic Party, questioning whether the relationship still serves union members’ best interests. The piece argued that despite consistent support, labor has not always seen proportional policy returns from Democratic leadership. It called for a reassessment of political alliances to ensure labor’s voice is truly represented.
In the 2022 election cycle, labor Political Action Committees (PACs) contributed over $58 million to federal candidates, with 88% of the funds going to Democrats. These figures are based on data compiled by OpenSecrets, which tracks political contributions across industries. The data reflects the strong financial alignment between labor organizations and the Democratic Party.
According to Fox News, during the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden received nearly $232,000 from the American Federation of Teachers and more than $1.2 million from the National Education Association, based on Federal Election Commission data. These contributions positioned teachers’ unions among the top donors to Biden’s campaign, highlighting their significant financial role in Democratic electoral politics.
Netter is a business executive with a background in distribution, sales, and marketing, having worked in senior roles at Corporate Express and Staples. He played a major role in promoting the 2021 recall effort against California Governor Gavin Newsom. He holds a degree in Business and Computer Science from San Diego State University.
