COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA is a wages & payroll vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA was paid $1.94M across 9 client committees, of which $33K flowed through Independent Expenditures rather than direct committee payments.
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
Source split
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$1,904,346 | 121 rows | 98.3% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$32,546 | 39 rows | 1.7% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Aug 4, 2003 → Mar 4, 2026
- spans 22.6 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 121
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 9
- distinct payers
Part II Activity in selected window
One timeframe control governs all three panels below. Change it once and the trajectory, top buyers, and party breakdown all update together.
Spend trajectory
Monthly spend to this vendor over the last 12 months.
Top buyers
Two views of the same data — diagram and table share the time-window control and the same top-buyers slice. Click "View all buyers in research" to drill in with the matching date range.
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Top buyers last 6 months · top 1
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| DCCC C00000935 |
$15,110 | 5 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 2
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE C00002089 |
$34,387 | 7 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$34,345 | 13 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 3
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE C00002089 |
$313,972 | 11 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$34,345 | 13 |
| FROST, MAXWELL ALEJANDRO FL · House DEM |
$150 | 1 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 3
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE C00002089 |
$313,972 | 11 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$34,345 | 13 |
| FROST, MAXWELL ALEJANDRO FL · House DEM |
$150 | 1 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $45,385 | 2.34% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $1,891,507 | 97.66% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA is also a registered federal committee
Cycle-over-cycle trajectory
current cycle earlier election cycle off-cycle year quarterly · 10 years
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $4K | 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $4K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $58K | 4 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $62K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $88K | 4 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $150K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $14K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $165K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $56K | 5 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $221K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $54K | 6 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 98% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $275K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $44K | 6 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 88% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $319K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $66K | 5 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $385K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $30K | 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $30K | +592% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $599 | 2 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $30K | -99% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $24K | 4 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $55K | -72% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $5K | 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $60K | -62% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $55K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $115K | -2% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $103K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $218K | +91% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $74K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $292K | +70% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $35K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $327K | -47% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $3K | 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $3K | -89% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $247K | 4 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $250K | +41090% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $51K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $301K | +108% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $60K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $361K | +1038% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $75K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $436K | +37% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $17K | 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $454K | -83% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $43K | 2 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $497K | -42% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $84K | 4 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $581K | +142% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $57K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $57K | +1613% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $35K | 2 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $92K | -86% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $57K | 3 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $148K | +11% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $44K | 2 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $192K | -27% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $41K | 2 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $233K | -45% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $28K | 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $262K | +63% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $270K | 2 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $270K | +374% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $15K | 4 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 99% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $285K | -58% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $23K | 7 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 63% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $308K | -59% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $25K | 7 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 59% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $333K | -42% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $15K | 5 | DCCC 100% | Wages & Payroll 59% | $348K | -63% |
Revenue by service category
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| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages & Payroll | $1,883,388 | 119 | $16K | 100.0% | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF A… 98% | 4mo ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | 5 | $1,858,369 | 93 | 2017-01-24 | 2025-12-12 |
Geographic concentration
Where this vendor's clients are based — federal committees by state, plus implicit jurisdiction for CA and TX state filers.
| State | Total spend | % of revenue | Clients | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | $1,902,496 | 99.9% | 3 | |
| TX | $1,050 | 0.1% | 3 | |
| CA | $500 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| FL | $150 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| Unknown | $150 | 0.0% | 1 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.
| Reason | Date | Filer | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largest all-time | 2025-03-04 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | Wages & Payroll | SALARY REIMBURSEMENT | $227,369 |
| Largest all-time | 2021-05-14 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | Wages & Payroll | SALARY REIMBURSEMENT | $206,914 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-05-22 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | Wages & Payroll | SALARY REIMBURSEMENT | $60,542 |
| Largest all-time | 2017-09-22 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | Wages & Payroll | SALARY REIMBURSEMENT | $48,101 |
| Largest all-time | 2025-03-20 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | Wages & Payroll | SALARY REIMBURSEMENT | $42,599 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-10-09 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | Wages & Payroll | SALARY REIMBURSEMENT | $4,954 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-09-23 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | Wages & Payroll | SALARY REIMBURSEMENT | $4,954 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-11-06 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | Wages & Payroll | SALARY REIMBURSEMENT | $4,954 |
| Recent | 2026-03-04 | DCCC | — | UNION DUES | $3,146 |
| Recent | 2026-01-23 | DCCC | Wages & Payroll | UNION DUES | $3,115 |
| Recent | 2026-03-04 | DCCC | — | UNION DUES | $3,087 |
| Recent | 2026-01-23 | DCCC | Wages & Payroll | UNION DUES | $2,939 |
| Recent | 2026-01-16 | DCCC | Wages & Payroll | UNION DUES | $2,823 |