The Mid Atlantic Laborers Political Education Fund, a political action committee tied to the Laborers International Union of North America, contributed $7,500 to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee on April 18, 2022. This transaction represents one of several contributions from the fund to the committee supporting Joe Morrissey, who serves as a member of the Virginia State Senate representing District 16. Records indicate that the fund has provided a total of $15,500 to Morrissey’s campaign efforts across multiple donations.

The Mid Atlantic Laborers Political Education Fund operates as an organized labor entity based in Reston, Virginia, and has directed substantial resources into state political activities. Since 2008, the committee has received over $18 million in contributions and maintains a cash balance exceeding $235,000. Its activities align with broader union efforts in the building trades sector across the Mid-Atlantic region, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia.

In addition to the support for Morrissey, the fund has made contributions to other Virginia candidates. These include donations totaling $10,000 to Lamont Bagby. Public records from Virginia campaign finance sources show the fund’s pattern of directing funds primarily toward Democratic candidates in state legislative races. The committee’s expenditures reflect ongoing involvement in Virginia politics, consistent with its role in supporting organized labor interests.

This latest contribution underscores the influence of union political action committees in funding campaigns for state Senate positions. The fund’s donations occur amid its reported top donors, which include related labor entities such as the Laborers Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition and various district councils. Such activity highlights the flow of resources from union treasuries into electoral contests in the Commonwealth of Virginia.