As the fall semester begins its arc toward winter, it is still a great time to get involved with UA-UNM. We’re looking for members to join us in our fight for fair wages and working conditions. We’d love to connect you with opportunities that match what matters to you. Read on to find out more.
Find the committee that matches your cause
UA-UNM is looking to fill its committees and grow our impact. Each group tackles something different, from bargaining and grievances to organizing and communications. Reach out to the contacts listed below for more info and to join us!
- Stewards’ Council
- The main governing body of our union, decided on organizing strategies and budget, reports to members. Meets biweekly. Contact organizing@uaunm.org for info.
- Finance Committee
- Join the Finance Committee for its next meeting, Wednesday 10/28 at this Zoom link. The FC maintains union budget and strategizes use of union funds. Chaired by the UA-UNM Treasurer, reports to Stewards Council. Contact info@uaunm.org for more info.
- Comms Committee
- Communicates with membership, bargaining unit, and public, reports to Stewards Council. Meets weekly. Contact secretary@uaunm.org
- Grievance Committee
- Resolve member grievances by working with administration. Reports to Stewards Council. Contact grievances@uaunm.org for info.
- Organizing Committee
- Recruits members, plans organizing events and public actions, engages in solidarity with other organizations. Reports to Stewards Council. Contact info@uaunm.org for more info.
- Bargaining Committee
- Shapes new proposals for collective bargaining and participates in collective bargaining every three years. Meets 1-2 times a month until actual bargaining. Reports to Executive Council. Contact president@uaunm.org for info.
- 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 U.S. Seeking members who are international workers or have experienced U.S. immigration procedures. ILDF meets as needed. Contact VPABQ1@uaunm.org for info.
Help elect pro-union pro-education candidates
We are in partnership with the Unified COPE Get Out the Vote effort which needs volunteers. Join forces with union members and leaders in Albuquerque and around the state to elect pro-worker candidates on the federal and state legislative levels with Labor 2026. All hands on deck are needed for Labor 2026 phoning and canvassing! Shifts available every week until the election. And it pays $17/hour!
Where: AFT New Mexico Offices 530 Jefferson Street NE
Phone Banking Hours: Monday – Thursday 4- 8 pm (2 or 4hr shifts)
Canvassing Hours: Monday – Thursday 4-8pm, Saturday 10am-2pm (2 or 4hr shifts)
Contact: John Wallace (sign-up and info) Phone: 505-263-9120, Email: john@atfunion.org
Write to your legislators
As we get closer to the 2027 legislative session, legislators need to hear from real people sharing real stories about the cost of healthcare. Higher Education Labor United in New Mexico (HELU-NM), a coalition of higher education unions, is fighting alongside us for an 80/20 health insurance match.
Here’s how to take action:
- Start with our template letter.
- Make it your own. Add your experience, such as a bill you struggled to pay, a treatment you delayed, or a difficult financial choice you had to make. Personal stories are what legislators remember.
- Find your legislators. Look them up and get their email addresses at the NM Legislature’s Find My Legislator page.
- Send your letter.
Friday the 13th Coffee Social
Join UA-UNM and your fellow union members over hauntingly good coffee at our Friday the 13th social hour at Little Bear Coffee in Nob Hill. Meet colleagues from across campus, try a tasty beverage, and get crafty! Register to attend.
In solidarity,
United Academics of UNM
Recurring Meetings and More Events!
Thursday, October 29th, 9:00-10:00am – 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.
Thursday, October 29th, 3:30-5:00pm – Organizing Committee Meeting – all campuses on Zoom
Help build our membership and train new leaders through organizing events and workshops
Email organizing@uaunm.org for the Zoom link and password.
Friday, November 13th 5-7pm, Coffee Social Hour
Mark your calendars for a UA-UNM Friday the 13th social hour at Little Bear Coffee in Nob Hill. Additional details to follow.
Wednesday, December 9th 4-6pm, Amalie Coffee
Mark your calendars for a UA-UNM finals week coffee social hour at Amalie Coffee across from Albuquerque Campus. Additional details to follow.
Union Quote of the Week:
Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.
– Dolores Huerta, American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers union
