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More Pay Raise Info

Calls are coming in every day asking about the New Mexico Supreme Court decision regarding pay raises for state workers.  As previously posted, the lower court is in the process of working out all the details.  As you can well imagine, this is a complex task. Please note: Only New Mexico STATE WORKERS are eligible. 

EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATION AND ELECTION STATUS

The CWA Local 7076 Nominations and Elections committee has announced their tentative certification of the following Executive Board positions: Secretary: Michelle Lewis from PED Treasurer: Paula Armstrong from UNM Agency Vice President, UNM: Larry Lairson Agency Vice President, UNMH: Keith McClish All eligible nominees were un-opposed therefore, through a vote of acclimation the committee elected 

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CWA-NM Taking Action »

RALLY AGAINST CENTURY LINK!

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STOP PED SEC’Y-DESIGNATE SKANDERA’S CONFIRMATION! Your action is needed NOW!

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SAFE STAFFING AT NEW MEXICO HOSPITALS!

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HANDS OFF OUR MEDICARE!

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SUPPORT HB 277!  “PROHIBITING CERTAIN REQUIRED EMPLOYEE MEETINGS AND COMMUNICATIONS.”

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SAVE THE DATE! FEBRUARY 19TH IS  LOBBY DAY! 

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Senate Near to Approving Softer Bi-Partisan Filibuster Restrictions

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IT’S PAST TIME FOR YOU TO GET A RAISE! YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!

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IMMIGRANT DAY OF ACTION! PROTECT DRIVERS LICENSES!

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YOU CAN FIX THE SENATE! :30 PHONE CALL REQUIRED!

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HELP CREATE MORE UNION JOBS IN SANTA FE! JANUARY 8TH!

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PROTECT THE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT! HELP CREATE MORE UNION JOBS IN SANTA FE!

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Urgent!: Extend Medicare Enrollment deadline – Contact Congress today!

Lend your voice to tell Congress:  HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE/MEDICAID!

REFORM THE FILIBUSTER!

Take Action Now!  Follow the link above and tell the Senate to fix the filibuster!

New Mexico Congresspeople Need to Hear From You: PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID!!!

November 28, 2012

Senator Jeff Bingaman
Phone: (202) 224-5521

Senator Tom Udall
Phone: (202) 224-6621

Representative Ben Lujan
Phone: (202) 225-6190

Lame Duck Agenda Threatens Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid 

(from Alliance for Retired Americans)

November 16, 2012

With the threat of sequestration ahead, it is more critical than ever for lawmakers to stand up for the programs that ensure a dignified retirement for current and future retirees,” said Barbara J. Easterling, President of the Alliance.  “To keep tax breaks for the wealthy, while slashing Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid, is absolutely unacceptable.” Sequestration is defined as the action of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met. Columnist Paul Krugman also warned this week of “using deficit fears to shred the social safety net.” (http://bit.ly/XdV1x1) (read more)

 

 

 

About CWA »

The Communications Workers of America is a strong international union actively representing over 700,000 men and women in both private and public sectors. There are more than 1,200 chartered CWA Locals throughout the US and Canada, representing members who live in over 10,000 communities. Among major employers of CWA members are AT&T, GTE, the Regional Bell telephone companies, Lucent Technologies/Bell Labs, General Electric, NBC and ABC television networks, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., major papers such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, US Airways, the University of California system, and the state of New Mexico and New Jersey.

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