AFT New Mexico

AFT NM and NEA-NM are co-hosting a #GOTV event for Deb Haaland on 5/30! We encourage all educators, union members, & Deb supporters to sign up to knock on a few doors to ensure everyone casts their ballot for the 6/2 primary! #publicschoolproud Sign up: ow.ly/EVHv50YZMez

Doña Ana primary voters: Use your voice and vote to support these strong legislators and legislative candidates! Each has demonstrated a strong commitment to public education and improving worker rights. We know they will continue to work for us in Santa Fe!

AFCP #4129 shared stories and solutions with Deb Haaland, about issues like student and educator safety and how to provide the best public education. Members left w/ a strong promise from Haaland to be an active partner & problem solver for issues facing classified educators.

No matter how you're spending the long weekend, keep it union-made! 🥩 🌭

AFT NM is working to secure better healthcare coverage for higher education faculty, adjuncts, and staff in the coming legislative session. This article from the ABQ Journal highlights ever-increasing healthcare premiums for state workers. Read here: ow.ly/8gWq50Z2rZv

Strong wins by the SFCC AFT-AAUP bargaining team! They won over $425K to better compensate their members & accurately place them on the College's salary schedule -- some faculty members will see an increase up to $10K! Read the full release here: ow.ly/8BTQ50Z2rog

AFT NM and NEA-NM are co-hosting a #GOTV event for Deb Haaland on 5/30! We encourage all educators, union members, & Deb supporters to sign up to knock on a few doors to ensure everyone casts their ballot for the 6/2 primary! #publicschoolproud Sign up: ow.ly/EVHv50YZMez

BernCo voters: Stand with these hard working legislators as they run in contested primary elections! Each of them has been a stalwart partner in our union's efforts to improve public education & worker rights in SF. They have earned our support for another term!

⏲️ Today is the LAST day to request an absentee ballot! If you have an absentee ballot, we recommend dropping off your completed ballot at and voting convenience center in your community. Learn more about absentee ballot procedures at NMVOTE.org.

📬 Today is the last recommended day to mail your absentee ballot. Have an absentee ballot? Fill it out and drop it in the mailbox today! See our union's list of endorsed primary candidates here: ow.ly/GXMG50YP7yP

🗳️ New Mexico Voters - Expanded early voting begins today! See our union's list of endorsed primary candidates here: ow.ly/oPZM50YP7vj

As early voting begins at all locations across New Mexico, we're proud to highlight these Educator Endorsed candidates. Each has demonstrated a strong commitment to public education, worker rights, and community well being in our state!

AFT NM and NEA-NM are co-hosting a #GOTV event for Deb Haaland on 5/30! We encourage all educators, union members, & Deb supporters to sign up to knock on a few doors to ensure everyone casts their ballot for the 6/2 primary! #publicschoolproud Sign up: ow.ly/EVHv50YZMez

Great joining our siblings at NEA-NM in Carlsbad to learn about Opportunity Culture! Excited to see a model that centers so many things unions fight for: smaller class sizes, intentional mentoring, and dedicated collaboration time for educators.

Just finished a productive meeting with the leaders and officers of the Carlsbad Federation of United School Employees. These classified educators are fighting for strong contracts, better quality of life, and a strong system of schools for Carlsbad! #IAmAFTNM #PublicSchoolProud

We've issued a joint statement from NEA-NM, AFT NM, and the NMHU Faculty & Staff Association on the removal of Dr. Neil Woolf as president of NM Highlands University. Read the full statement here: ow.ly/HLNX50YVPvI

After collective bargaining violations and a low score from NMHU faculty and staff, President Neil Woolf has been removed from his position, a move supported by the New Mexico Highlands University Faculty & Staff Association. Read more here: ow.ly/Inkm50YVKE8

📣 May 5th is the last recommended day to register to vote online or by mail. Remember, you can always choose to utilize same day registration at the polls. Find more information at NMVOTE.org!

We are grateful for you this week and every week. Your work matters and cannot be overstated, and we will continue to support you in every way we can. For all of the educators who play a part- we say "THANK YOU!"