The Communications Workers of America gave $18,750 in 2008.

The communications workers union gave $3,500 to Democratic Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue, $12,500 to the N.C. Democratic Party, and $2,000 to unsuccessful Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Hampton Dellinger, according to campaign finance reports.

It also gave $250 each to Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand, Rep. Rick Glazier and Democratic House challenger Bev O'Brien.