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New Mexico Congressional Delegation Members Heinrich, Stansbury, Vasquez, and Leger Fernandez Have Earned Our Continued Trust

NM PED Policy Division: Please accept the below comments on the proposed new administrative “6.10.5 NMAC, Instructional Time Requirements”:

Peñasco Independent School District Found to have Violated Educator Rights

Delegates Unanimously Re-Elect Whitney Holland as State President for Educational and Healthcare Union

Belen Consolidated Schools Sought to Deny Negotiated Salary Increases to Lowest Paid Educators

NMHU Faculty Senate Takes Vote of No Confidence in Board of Regents

House Bill 2 Would Provide $25,000 Minimum Salaries for EAs

Healthcare Workers Ready to Bargain Patient-Focused Contract

Strong Contract Provides Advances and Protections for Classified Albuquerque Public Schools Educator

New Mexico Voters Chose Progress Over Fear and Divisiveness

AFT NM President Holland Invited to Address Biden-Harris Administration Efforts Impacting New Mexico Families and Workers

Taos Education Community in Shock at Incident; Thoughts with Victim and Family

New Mexico Public Education Department: Please accept the below comments on the proposed new administrative
“Discussion Draft State Action Plan re: Martinez/Yazzie v. State of New Mexico”:

Majority of Healthcare Workers File Recognition Cards to Form Public Employee Union

Educators Adjust School Environment to Welcome Displaced New Mexicans

Draft Budgets are Unlikely to Curb Crisis-level Vacancies in Staffing and Retention

AFT New Mexico Secures Francis Hahn’s Return to Classroom

Nearly Five-Year Case Results in Compensation for Educators; Court Fees for AFT NM

AFT New Mexico to Vigorously Fight Dismissal

Punishment for Union-Related Advocacy is Against the Law

NM PED Policy Division: Please accept the below comments on the proposed new administrative “Rule 6.29.11 NMAC, Social Studies”:

Over 90% of Members Vote to Approve New 5-Year Negotiated Agreement

Ratification Vote Scheduled for Tuesday; Members to Have Final Say on Agreement Approval

Participation in Local Elections is Critical to the Well-being of Our Communities; Now, Hold Winners Accountable

LCTF #6341 Contract has Expired; Workers Continue to Call on STS-NM to Settle Labor Disputes

LCTF #6341 Members Authorize Strike through Vote; Continue to Call on STS-NM to Bargain

Strong Push for Vaccinations, Mandatory Mask Procedures, and On-Going Surveillance Testing are Keys to Keeping Schools Open and Students Learning In-Person

Ruling Affirms Rights in Union Representation and Union Membership

Policy Prioritizes COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Students, Staff on Campuses