Dear UA-UNM Colleagues,
International Workers’ Day
Only about two weeks until May Day. UA-UNM is co-sponsoring the Albuquerque May Day Strong event as part of a nationwide day of action. Workers, students, and families will rally and march to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires, refusing business as usual.
The event will be on Friday, May 1 at Civic Plaza from 3–7pm, with a march at 5pm. We will be marching together. Meet us at the corner of 3rd and Tijeras with your union gear and signs — RSVP here.
You can also sign the petition to New Mexico Leaders urging them to recognize May Day by using their authority to close offices and grant public employees the day off so that workers may take part in May Day observances here.
UA-UNM Officer Elections
We also have spring elections for the Fall 2026–Spring 2028 union officers coming up in May. If you would like to run for office or nominate a colleague, you can complete the nomination form here or complete the attached nomination form and return it to elections@uaunm.org by April 21.
The election will be held online via OpaVote. Dues paying members will receive a personalized ballot via email from OpaVote. If you’re not a dues-paying member, join the union to participate.
Keep reading below for a list of upcoming UA-UNM events.
In Solidarity,
United Academics of UNM
Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 16, 4:00–5:30 pm – Compensation Bargaining Committee Meeting – all campuses on Zoom
Join us for a strategy session about compensation bargaining coming up.
Email info@uaunm.org for the Zoom link and password.
Thursday, April 16, 9:00–10:00 am – Communications Committee Meeting – all campuses on Zoom
Join us to help share information with our members through weekly email updates, social media, our website, and union events.
Email info@uaunm.org for the Zoom link and password.
Friday, April 17, 12:00–12:45 pm – Organizing Committee – all campuses on Zoom
Help strengthen our union by encouraging more of your colleagues to get involved.
Email organizing@uaunm.org for the Zoom link and password.
Saturday, April 25, 1:00–4:00 pm – Know Your Contract, Enforce Your Power Organizing Academy
AFT NM office (530 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108)
Sign up to attend here.
