The Candle: State and Public School Employee Pay Raise Evaporates in Senate Committee to Cover Cost of Governor’s State Fair Deal

Almost one hundred thousand state employees, public school teachers, school support and transportation employees saw their…

PRESS RELEASE: New Mexico’s Public Sector Unions Blast Proposed Elimination of K12, University, and State Employee Raises by Senate Finance Committee

Don't balance the state budget on the backs of the workforce that delivers essential services to…

PRESS RELEASE: Permanent Jobs for Permanent Work: NHCC Workers Fight for Benefits and Union Representation

“Permanently temporary” workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) will fight for their right to…

CWA National: CWA Members Step Up the Fight Against Disability Discrimination

“Our stewards are flooded with reports of abuse and discrimination and pleas for help,” said Sunny…

The Candle: Legislators Hear State Violates Workers’ ADA Rights / CWA 7076 Letter to Governor Lujan Grisham Demanding Action

Local 7076 demands Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham address ongoing issues with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…

Source NM: Report: 80% of disabled NM state workers considered quitting over accommodations

A new report on disabled State of New Mexico workers’ grievances lists, among other complaints, “extreme…

PRESS RELEASE: State Violates Workers’ ADA Rights

Following a contentious hearing at the Roundhouse, CWA Local 7076 demanded Governor Michelle Luhan Grisham address…

KUNM: Report finds 80% of disabled state workers considered quitting over disability accommodation problems

CWA is calling for legislation to ensure ADA rights. Gov. Grisham vetoed a bill that would…

505omatic: NM State Workers Protest for Fair Bargaining (YouTube)

On September 19th, 2025, Unionized state employees, represented by CWA 7076, protested outside of state offices.

The Candle: Union Fights Democratic Governor for Improved Safety, Pay, and Benefits

PRESS RELEASE: Union Fights Democratic Governor for Improved Safety, Pay, and Benefits 

Over 50 Union members and supporters picketed today outside of the State Personnel Office to show…

Sign Our Petition: Fair Bargaining Now!

Sign Local 7076's petition to Governor Lujan Grisham in support of fair contract bargaining!