There are many ways to become involved with your union. We have different committees and groups that are actively seeking membership. Read on to find out more about your committees. You can fill out this form to get involved or email folks directly using the contact info below:
Stewards Council is the main governing body of our union, decides on organizing strategies and budget, reports to members. Contact your campus VP for info, and their emails are below.
- For Albuquerque campus: vpabq1@uaunm.org, vpabq2@uaunm.org
- For Gallup campus: vpgallup@uaunm.org
- For the Taos campus: fellows@uaunm.org
- For the Los Alamos campus: fellows@uaunm.org
- For the Valencia campus: vpvalencia@uaunm.org
Bargaining Committee works with data collected from members to shape new proposals for collective bargaining, participates in collective bargaining every three years, works with LMC to develop joint MOUs and MOAs, reports to Executive Council.
Contact the president for info: president@uaunm.org
Bylaws Committee meets once a month with work sessions between meetings to prepare revisions to our bylaws. The revisions will be proposed for a vote by our membership.
Contact the bylaws committee to learn more: organizing@uaunm.org
Communications Committee is responsible for all communications with membership, bargaining unit, and public, reports to Stewards Council.
Contact the Communications Committee Chair for info: secretary@uaunm.org
Grievance Committee works directly with admin to resolve member grievances. Reports to Stewards Council.
Contact the grievance chair for info: grievances@uaunm.org
Finance Committee maintains union budget and strategizes use of union funds from member dues. The committee is chaired by the UA-UNM Treasurer and reports to Stewards Council. You do not need to be good at math to be on the finance committee. The finance committee also makes informed choices about structuring the budget.
Contact the finance committee at organizing@uaunm.org.
International Legal Defense Fund reviews requests for emergency financial assistance from members facing immigration proceedings that threaten their ability to live and work in the United States. We especially welcome members who are international workers or have experienced U.S. immigration procedures.
Contact vpabq1@uaunm.org for more information.
Organizing Committee is responsible for organizing and recruiting members, plans organizing events and public actions, solidarity with other unions and community organizations, reports to Stewards Council.
Contact the Organizing Committee for info: organizing@uaunm.org