Labor Relations Board rules PRN employees not included in UNM Hospital, union bargaining deal

The state Public Employees Labor Relations Board ruled Nov. 19 that UNM Hospital and the United Health Professionals NM division of the American Federation of Teachers should move forward without PRN (on-call) employees included in the bargaining unit, according to a press release from the hospital. After years of disagreement and uncertainty, both UNM Hospital […]

Baca sees collaboration as answer to region’s challenges

Incoming County Commissioner Frank Baca wants to foster an ongoing dialogue between residents and their government throughout Bernalillo County. He says he’d also like to continue and expand collaborative efforts by the county and the City of Albuquerque for the benefit of the community. Baca, born and raised in the South Valley, will take over […]

Baca sees collaboration as answer to region’s challenges

Incoming County Commissioner Frank Baca wants to foster an ongoing dialogue between residents and their government throughout Bernalillo County. He says he’d also like to continue and expand collaborative efforts by the county and the City of Albuquerque for the benefit of the community. Baca, born and raised in the South Valley, will take over […]

Letter to the Editor: Senators Heinrich and Lujan should be applauded for their votes on Israeli weapons resolutions

Submitted by Terry Hansen, Milwaukee I want to thank Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan for voting to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel because of its transgressions in the war against Hamas, including Israel’s blocking of U.S. humanitarian aid to Gaza.  Unfortunately, despite their courageous votes, the resolutions did not pass.  This spring, the […]