The governor’s budget is a wonderful starting point for debate
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The proposal supports student success with expanded programs and significant pay raises designed to recruit and retain quality teachers and other education employees. Continue Reading
Will teachers unions flex their might in 2019 session?
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Unions are pushing for higher teacher pay, initiatives to get more college students enrolled in teacher-preparation programs, expanded prekindergarten programs, and extra counselors, social workers and nurses. Continue Reading
Pearce’s education ad stands in contrast to his record
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Fortunately, New Mexicans can choose a great pro-education candidate this year. Continue Reading
New right-to-work tactic: one piece at time
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One nonprofit has been busy with its rapid-fire attempt to pass right-to-work legislation county by county. Continue Reading
Right-to-work will mean more jobs, better pay and more freedom
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Right-to-work is good for unions, good for workers and good for businesses. Continue Reading
Dems block ban on mandatory union fees after impassioned debate
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New Mexico will not become the nation’s 29th “right-to-work” state, at least not this year. Continue Reading
Udall and Heinrich, vote against confirmation of DeVos for education secretary
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It is our strong belief that a successful confirmation of Ms. DeVos would not be in the best interest of public education in the United States, nor in our State of New Mexico. Continue Reading
Bloody crackdown on Mexican teachers spurs crisis
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As of Tuesday, the teacher’s union listed between eight and 10 civilians killed, with scores injured and perhaps 22 disappeared. Government sources placed the death toll at eight or 10 and the number of detained at 23. Continue Reading
Local Border Patrol union votes to support Trump endorsement
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The vote was close — 14-13 in favor of continuing to support Trump, according to an El Paso Times reporter’s tweet. Continue Reading
Local Border Patrol agents challenge national union’s Trump endorsement
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On Tuesday, the agents will ask their local union to reject the national union’s endorsement. Continue Reading
Border Lexmark workers keep up the fight
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For more than three months, Miriam Delgado and her friends have struggled to get their jobs back at Lexmark International, a U.S.-based company that manufactures printer cartridges at its large plant in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Continue Reading
How might the ‘Citizens United’ decision be undone?
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Whether by Constitutional amendment or court reversal, changes may take years. Continue Reading
Martinez complains about ‘petty union politics’ in veto message
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If the Legislature won’t let retired chemists teach chemistry to students in grades 7-12, Gov. Susana Martinez won’t make it easier for physical therapy assistants to become principals. Continue Reading
Take test-based focus out of state budget bill
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A proposed amendment to the budget bill moves our state in the right direction by removing $8.5 million that funds the destructive and failed “merit pay” program of the Public Education Department. Continue Reading
The Juárez workers’ fight crosses the border in 2016
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Last week, in solidarity with Lexmark workers in Ciudad Juárez, demonstrations were staged in Mexico City; El Paso, Texas; and Lexington, Kentucky. Continue Reading