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John J. Sweeney (1934-2021), AFL-CIO President Emeritus

John Sweeney, who led an era of transformative change in America’s labor movement, passed away Feb. 1 at the age of 86.

Trumka: 'Biden is committed' to strengthening unions

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka discusses why America needs a strong labor movement and how the Biden administration is committed to strengthening unions.

NMFL Solidarity Action with Utility Workers Union of America

Roswell, N.M. – Organizations representing working families will announce the launch of a new political alliance to defend public services for residents of Roswell and Chaves County on Monday, May 22, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at Roswell City Hall, 425 N. Richardson.

CWA Union Strike Shuts down Stores, Push for Fair Contract Escalates

Join a Picket Line: Can you join striking workers at a picket line at a retail store Friday, Saturday or Sunday? Pickets are happening in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Carlsbad, Farmington and more! INFO: Mike Salazar at 505-204-6037 or Glenda Winternheimer 505-573-4153

CONVENTION TIME - 2017 NMFL Biennial

Sisters and Brothers of New Mexico Labor, It's Convention time! Let's meet in Santa Fe June 9th and 10th, elect our leaders and map out our tactics in the fight for workers' justice! We MUST make New Mexico "UNION STRONG" in 2017.

NO MORE CUTS New Mexico!

It was a shocking and disturbing move, Governor Susana Martinez recently vetoed all funding for higher education in New Mexico. That’s right: ALL funding. TAKE ACTION, tell her no more cuts for students and essential public services. CLICK http://nomorecutsnm.com/

Saturday 3/18 - Hurra! for the Peoples' Legislators

New Mexico Labor: gather at the Roundhouse on Saturday 3/18 - the last day of the 2017 Regular Session from 10AM to 12 PM. Stand and recognize the legislators who stood for us.

The 60 session has been a battle for the dignity and character of our state. Our progressive legislators stood strong for the citizens. Together, we helped legislators:

Take Action Tomorrow - Let's Crush Anti-Worker Legislation at Roundhouse

Economic Effects of Right-to-Work

Brothers and Sisters, please spread the word!

** ACTION ALERT **

Public hearings on two anti-worker bills this Saturday! If you cannot attend in person, please scroll down for a list of legislators to call or email!

House Bill 432 is so-called “Right to Work” legislation—attacking workers’ rights to organize for better wages, health benefits, retirement security and safer working conditions.

Farewell to Our Strong Union Brother, Art Archuleta

The Brothers and Sisters of the New Mexico Federation of Labor send our hearts and strength to the Archuleta family during this sad time.

Solidarity Forever to our Brother Art.

Farewell to Our Strong Union Brother, Art Archuleta

The Brothers and Sisters of the New Mexico Federation of Labor send our hearts and strength to the Archuleta family during this sad time.

Solidarity Forever to our Brother Art.