Lumen Technologies, Inc.
CSWH grade, method v1.1, based on the records listed
Grade C, 69 out of 100
Method v1.1, as of Oct 29, 2026. How we grade.
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Categories
| Category | Grade | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Economic systems, wealth and labor | Grade A, 87 out of 100 | 5 indicators with data · 4 of 6 causes graded |
| Healthcare, education and social welfare | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 2 of 4 causes graded |
| Race, identity and social justice | No grade | Not enough data: 1 of the 2 indicators needed have data |
| Immigration and border policy | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 3 of 3 causes graded |
| Criminal justice, policing and public safety | Grade D, 50 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 1 of 1 causes graded |
| Climate, energy and environmental policy | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 2 of 4 causes graded |
| Foreign policy, military and international affairs | Grade A, 99 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 2 of 2 causes graded |
| Political institutions and democratic restructuring | No grade | Not graded: no public record links companies to these causes |
| Radical structural and revolutionary positions | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 1 of 1 causes graded |
Economic systems, wealth and labor Grade A, 87 out of 100
Causes
- Democratic socialism — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Wealth redistribution — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Effective income-tax rate)
- Wealth taxes — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Effective income-tax rate)
- Public ownership of industries — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Stronger labor unions Grade D, 44 out of 100 (Union-rights findings)
- Living minimum wage Grade A, 98 out of 100 (Median employee pay, Wage theft found)
- Guaranteed employment — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Shorter workweek Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Overtime back wages found)
- Worker ownership — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Anti-corporate concentration Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Antitrust and consumer-protection actions)
- Corporate responsibility — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0; which company indicators count for it is a method v1.1 decision
Indicators
Effective income-tax rate C-ECO-1Shown, not scored (no size figure)
Pre-tax result $-13,183,000,000 over FY2023-FY2025: a rate is not meaningful, so not scored
Effective income-tax rate: 3 records from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, from 2023 to 2025.
See the records (3)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $-977,000,000; income before income taxes $-2,716,000,000 (XBRL) | $-977,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2024 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2024-12-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $-175,000,000; income before income taxes $-230,000,000 (XBRL) | $-175,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2023 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2023-12-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $61,000,000; income before income taxes $-10,237,000,000 (XBRL) | $61,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Union-rights findings C-LAB-3 Grade D, 44 out of 100
9 findings = 3.750 per 10,000 employees; 39 charges shown as allegations, not scored
Union-rights findings: 9 records from the National Labor Relations Board, from Feb 11, 2021 to Dec 28, 2021. Outcomes as recorded: Informal Settlement (9).
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2021 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 28-CA-288217, Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink, Phoenix, AZ: unfair labor practice charge filed 2021-12-28; closed 2025-02-06: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Dec 3, 2021 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 28-CA-287151, Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink, Gilbert, AZ: unfair labor practice charge filed 2021-12-03; closed 2025-02-06: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Jul 19, 2021 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 28-CA-280222, Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink, Phoenix, AZ: unfair labor practice charge filed 2021-07-19; closed 2025-02-06: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Apr 13, 2021 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 28-CA-275541, Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink, Phoenix, AZ: unfair labor practice charge filed 2021-04-13; closed 2025-02-06: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Apr 1, 2021 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 28-CA-275077, Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink, Phoenix, AZ: unfair labor practice charge filed 2021-04-01; closed 2025-02-06: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
All 9 records about Union-rights findings, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Allegations about Union-rights findings: shown, not scored. These are charges, complaints or pending cases. They are listed for information and never lower a grade.
Union-rights findings: 39 allegations from the National Labor Relations Board, from 2021 to 2026. Outcomes as recorded: closed: Withdrawal Non-adjusted (19), status: Open (3), closed: Dismissal Non-adjusted (9), closed: Dismissal Adjusted (1), closed: Withdrawal Adjusted (7).
See the newest 5 allegations
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 27-CA-391637, Lumen Technologies, Denver, CO: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-07-28; closed 2026-09-23: Withdrawal Non-adjusted; the allegations are not a finding | closed: Withdrawal Non-adjusted | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jun 29, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 27-CA-389690, Lumen Technologies, Denver, CO: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-06-29; closed 2026-09-23: Withdrawal Non-adjusted; the allegations are not a finding | closed: Withdrawal Non-adjusted | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| May 26, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 19-CA-387665, Lumen Technologies, Seattle, WA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-05-26; status Open; the allegations are not a finding | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 24, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 12-CA-385630, Lumen Technologies, Fort Myers, FL: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-04-24; status Open; the allegations are not a finding | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 23, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 27-CA-385674, Lumen Technologies, Billings, MT: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-04-23; status Open; the allegations are not a finding | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 39 allegations about Union-rights findings, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Median employee pay C-LAB-5 Grade A, 96 out of 100
Median employee pay $96,065 = 2.91 x the HHS guideline ($33,000, household of 4, 2026)
Median employee pay: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Apr 6, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed 2026-04-06: CEO pay ratio 260:1; median employee annual total compensation $96,065 | $96,065 | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Wage theft found C-LAB-2 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No records found (2021 on)
Overtime back wages found C-LAB-2-OT Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No records found (2021 on)
Antitrust and consumer-protection actions C-ECO-3 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved cases found (2021 on)
Serious workplace-safety violations C-LAB-1 Grade A, 92 out of 100
5 weighted serious, willful and repeat violations and fatality inspections = 0.208 per 1,000 employees
Serious workplace-safety violations: 3 records from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, from 2021 to 2024; the amounts total $44,452. Outcomes as recorded: 3 serious, 1 other violations cited (1), 1 serious, 1 other violations cited (1), 1 serious violation cited (1).
See the records (3)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 347367674 at LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, Boise, ID, opened 2024-03-22: 3 serious, 1 other violations cited; current penalty $14,799; case closed 2024-08-23 | $14,799 · 3 serious, 1 other violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 14, 2023 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 346831860 at LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, Omaha, NE, opened 2023-07-14: 1 serious, 1 other violations cited; current penalty $16,000; case closed 2023-10-24 | $16,000 · 1 serious, 1 other violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 21, 2021 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 345594717 at CENTURYLINK, INC., Humble, TX, opened 2021-10-21: 1 serious violation cited; current penalty $13,653; case closed 2022-02-09 | $13,653 · 1 serious violation cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (former name) | Report an error |
Mine-safety violations (mining companies only) C-LAB-6Not covered
MSHA covers mines; this company is not a mining company
Healthcare, education and social welfare Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Medicare for All Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Elimination of private health insurance Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Tuition-free public college — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Student debt cancellation — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Consumer-finance enforcement)
- Public or social housing — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Universal rent control — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Universal childcare — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Guaranteed basic income — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Free or subsidized public transit — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Tenant power — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Broad debt cancellation — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Consumer-finance enforcement)
- Food safety — Not graded on the company card: food brands are graded on the food report card
Indicators
Private health-insurance business C-HLT-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No private health-insurance business (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Private health-insurance business: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Oct 27, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | SEC industry code (SIC) 4813: Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) | — | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | the company's own SEC record | Report an error |
Consumer-finance enforcement C-FIN-1Not covered
CFPB reaches consumer-finance companies; none of this company's records are in its data
Race, identity and social justice No grade
Not enough data: 1 of the 2 indicators needed have data
Causes
- Structural racism Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: race)
- Reparations for slavery — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Equity-based policies — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Publishes its EEO-1 workforce data)
- Transgender rights Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity)
- Public funding of gender-affirming care — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Reproductive autonomy — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Indigenous sovereignty — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Violations on or near tribal lands)
- LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity)
- Socialist feminism Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Women in leadership, Discrimination findings: sex)
- Gender-affirming care for minors — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
Indicators
Discrimination findings: race C-EQ-1-RACE Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on)
Publishes its EEO-1 workforce data C-EQ-3Not checked yet
Not checked yet (checked by hand each year)
Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity C-EQ-1-SOGI Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on)
Violations on or near tribal lands C-ENV-7Not covered
No EPA-regulated facilities are known for this company and its industry is not one EPA's programs reach
Women in leadership C-EQ-2Not extracted yet
Not extracted yet: the proxy statement does not give this in a form the parser reads; it is in the hand-entry queue
Women in leadership: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Apr 6, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed 2026-04-06: CEO pay ratio 260:1; median employee annual total compensation $96,065 | $96,065 | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Discrimination findings: sex C-EQ-1-SEX Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on)
Immigration and border policy Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Abolish ICE Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Broad immigration amnesty — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End immigrant detention Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Decriminalize migration — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End mass deportations Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Immigrant access to public services — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Eliminate visa caps and quotas — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Open borders — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Immigration-enforcement contracts C-GOV-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Criminal justice, policing and public safety Grade D, 50 out of 100
Causes
- Police abolition — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Defund or reallocate police budgets — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Prison abolition Grade D, 50 out of 100 (Prison and detention contracts)
- End cash bail — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause (bail-bond firms are rarely SEC filers)
- Drug decriminalization — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End mandatory minimums — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End qualified immunity — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Prisoner voting rights — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Civilian oversight of police — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Gun violence — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
Indicators
Prison and detention contracts C-GOV-2 Grade D, 50 out of 100
$12,127 obligated in 2 awards (other services; largest year $12,127; based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Prison and detention contracts: 2 records from the Department of Justice, from Jun 12, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026; the amounts total $12,127. Outcomes as recorded: $3,300.00 obligated (FY2026) (1), $8,827.27 obligated (FY2026) (1).
See the records (2)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Department of Justice | USAspending: $3,300.00 obligated in fiscal year 2026 by Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons to LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC under award 15B61126P00000008 (2 actions); latest action described as "FY26 INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER - LUMEN OCT 1, 2025 - SEP 30, 2026 INCREASE OBLIGATION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES" | $3,300 · $3,300.00 obligated (FY2026) | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Department of Justice | USAspending: $8,827.27 obligated in fiscal year 2026 by Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons to LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC under award 15B31426P00000102 (2 actions); latest action described as "PROVIDE SERVICE FOR FY26. LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATION (LUMEN) LONG DISTANCE AND INTERNET SERVICES" | $8,827 · $8,827.27 obligated (FY2026) | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
Climate, energy and environmental policy Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Green New Deal — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Greenhouse-gas emissions, Toxic releases)
- Fossil fuel phaseout Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Fossil-fuel business, Greenhouse-gas emissions)
- Public ownership of energy — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Environmental justice — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Pollution near overburdened communities, Federal environmental enforcement, Facilities in serious non-compliance now)
- Climate reparations — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Restrict new fossil fuel projects Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Fossil-fuel business, Greenhouse-gas emissions)
- Public transit electrification — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Ecosocialism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Greenhouse-gas emissions C-ENV-4Not covered
This company's industry is not one the program reaches and no facility reports were found
Toxic releases C-ENV-3Not covered
This company's industry is not one the program reaches and no facility reports were found
Fossil-fuel business C-ENV-5 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No fossil-fuel business found (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Fossil-fuel business: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Oct 27, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | SEC industry code (SIC) 4813: Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) | — | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | the company's own SEC record | Report an error |
Pollution near overburdened communities C-ENV-6Not covered
No TRI or GHGRP facilities with demographic data linked to this company
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Federal environmental enforcement C-ENV-1Not covered
No EPA-regulated facilities are known for this company and its industry is not one EPA's programs reach
Facilities in serious non-compliance now C-ENV-2Not covered
No EPA-regulated facilities are known for this company
Foreign policy, military and international affairs Grade A, 99 out of 100
Causes
- Anti-imperialism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Major defense spending cuts Grade A, 99 out of 100 (Defense dependence)
- Lobbied on H.R. 8800 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027) · shown, not graded · LDA filing 2026 third_quarter, LDA filing 2026 second_quarter
- Close overseas military bases — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Palestinian self-determination — Not graded: the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in settlements is not used until its reuse terms are checked (decision D11)
- End military aid to Israel — Not graded: the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in settlements is not used until its reuse terms are checked (decision D11)
- Opposition to economic sanctions — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Reduce U.S. military alliances — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Anti-interventionism Grade A, 99 out of 100 (Defense dependence)
Indicators
Defense dependence C-GOV-3 Grade A, 99 out of 100
$23,632,990 Defense obligations in FY2026 = 0.19% of revenue (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Defense dependence: 1 record from the Department of Defense, dated Sep 30, 2026; the amounts total $23,632,991.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Department of Defense | USAspending: $23,632,990.50 obligated by the Department of Defense to LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. and its child recipients in fiscal year 2026 | $23,632,991 · $23,632,990.50 obligated (FY2026) | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
Political institutions and democratic restructuring No grade
Not graded: no public record links companies to these causes
Causes
- Abolish Electoral College — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Multiparty democracy — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Abolish U.S. Senate — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Supreme Court restructuring — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Publicly funded elections — Shown, not graded (Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded))
- Voting rights for noncitizens — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- New socialist constitution — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Parliamentary-style government — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Government overreach — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
- Elections 2026 — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
Indicators
Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) C-ECO-2Shown, not graded
PAC contributions $818,250; lobbying $20,760,000 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
The records behind Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) are listed under Lobbying and political money.
Radical structural and revolutionary positions Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Abolition of capitalism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Revolutionary transformation — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Abolition of private profit in essential services Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Nationalization of major corporations — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Worker-controlled government — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Dismantling existing security institutions — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Private health-insurance business C-HLT-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No private health-insurance business (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
The records behind Private health-insurance business are listed under Healthcare, education and social welfare.
Lobbying and political money (shown, not graded)
PAC contributions $818,250; lobbying $20,760,000 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
We show these amounts and lists without grading them: lobbying reports do not say whether a company was for or against a bill (decision D5).
Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 96 records from the U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov), from 2021 to 2026; the amounts total $20,760,000. Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 3 records from the Federal Election Commission, from 2022 to 2026; the amounts total $818,250. Outcomes as recorded: $224,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) (1), $353,250.00 to federal candidates' committees (2023-2024) (1), $241,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2021-2022) (1).
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues DEF, TEC; bills named: H.R. 8800, S. 2296 | $30,000 · $30,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: ONMESSAGE PUBLIC STRATEGIES reported $60,000.00 (income) for lobbying for LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HOM, TEC | $60,000 · $60,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 15, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CENTURYLINK, INC.) in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues TAX | $30,000 · $30,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Federal Election Commission | FEC: LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (committee C00419911; connected organization LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.) reported $224,000.00 in contributions to federal candidates' committees in the 2025-2026 cycle, reports through 2026-10-14 | $224,000 · $224,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 12, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. reported $60,000.00 (income) for lobbying for LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues TAX, TEC | $60,000 · $60,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 99 records about Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded), newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.
LDA.gov: "Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov"
Change log
- Oct 26, 2026 · C-ECO-2 Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded)PAC contributions $818,250; lobbying $0 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded) -> PAC contributions $818,250; lobbying $20,760,000 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
- Oct 26, 2026 · Economic systems, wealth and labor changedA (97) to A (87)
- Oct 26, 2026 · C-LAB-3 Union-rights findingsnot_loaded -> 9 findings = 3.750 per 10,000 employees; 39 charges shown as allegations, not scored
- Oct 25, 2026 · Economic systems, wealth and labor changedA (98) to A (97)
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-1 Serious workplace-safety violationsnot_loaded -> 5 weighted serious, willful and repeat violations and fatality inspections = 0.208 per 1,000 employees
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-2 Wage theft foundnot_loaded -> No records found (2021 on)
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-2-OT Overtime back wages foundnot_loaded -> No records found (2021 on)
- Oct 24, 2026 · Overall grade changedA (99) to C (69)
- Oct 24, 2026 · Criminal justice, policing and public safety changedA (100) to D (50)
- Oct 24, 2026 · Foreign policy, military and international affairs changedA (100) to A (99)
- Oct 24, 2026 · C-ECO-2 Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded)PAC contributions $0 (2021 on; shown, not graded) -> PAC contributions $818,250 (2021 on; shown, not graded)
- Oct 24, 2026 · C-GOV-2 Prison and detention contractsNo obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business) -> $12,127 obligated in 2 awards (other services; largest year $12,127; based on the company's line of business)
- Oct 24, 2026 · C-GOV-3 Defense dependenceNo Defense obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business) -> $23,632,990 Defense obligations in FY2026 = 0.19% of revenue (based on the company's line of business)
- Oct 23, 2026 · Card publishedOverall: A (99)
Sources
- CFPB enforcement actions and consumer complaints: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- DOJ Antitrust Division and FTC cases: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA ICIS federal enforcement and compliance cases (ECHO): Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- EPA ECHO facility compliance and demographics: loaded
- EEOC litigation press releases: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- FEC committee totals (corporate PACs): Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (Envirofacts): Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- Senate LDA.gov lobbying reports: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- MSHA assessed violations: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- NLRB unfair labor practice cases: Source last updated Oct 26, 2026
- OSHA inspections and violations: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- SEC EDGAR proxy statements (DEF 14A): Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- Company registry: SEC EDGAR, Wikidata and GLEIF: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- SEC EDGAR XBRL financial data: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA Toxics Release Inventory (Envirofacts): loaded
- USAspending.gov federal awards: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- Wage and Hour Division compliance actions: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
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