As we’ve noted, union bosses are lobbying and throwing cash at politicians in hopes of securing passage of the fantastically misnamed “Employee Free Choice Act.” The AP has more, with a piece on politicians pandering to union bosses and a sidebar explaining that 6 of the top 10 political donors are unions. The news service explains: “Labor unions hold six of the top 10 positions in the Center for Responsive Politics’ list of top political donors to federal candidates and political parties since the 1989-90 election cycle, underscoring their importance to the Democratic Party.” The rankings:

1. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees_ $30,671,426
2. National Education Association — $21,116,383
6. International Brotherhood of Teamsters — $18,858,733
7. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — $18,394,547
9. Service Employees International Union — $17,647,346
10. Communications Workers of America — $17,597,372