New Mexico Federation of Labor

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04/28/2026

Training the Workforce Our Industry Depends On

This National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate the instructors, staff, and apprentices who make Local 49’s apprenticeship program one of the best in the country.

SMART Local Union 49 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program trains the workforce our members are proud to stand beside and our contractors depend on. HVAC, architectural sheet metal, welding, fabrication. This is where skilled professionals are built.

With our new training facility opening in Lubbock this summer, that work gets even stronger. More access. More opportunity. More trained Local 49 talent ready for the work ahead.

To everyone who teaches, supports, and shows up to learn this trade: thank you.

This is how we build the future of Local 49.

04/28/2026

Safe workplaces are essential for all workers.

All working people should be able to provide for themselves and their families with the reasonable expectation of making it home.

OSHA needs the funding and inspectors to keep our workplaces safe and make sure working people make it home every day.

04/28/2026

Safe workplaces are essential for all workers.

All working people should be able to provide for themselves and their families with the reasonable expectation of making it home.

OSHA needs the funding and inspectors to keep our workplaces safe and make sure working people make it home every day.

04/28/2026

This memorial is in honor of
our brothers and sisters
who died of work-related injuries…

We mourn our loss and
dedicate this special place
in their names…

In their memory – we vow
from this day forward
to work for a safe and healthy
workplace for all…

https://aflcio.org/dotj-2026

"Mourn the dead, fight like hell for the living." - Mother Jones

Sisters & Brothers,

We fight for workplace safety for all so everyone goes home after work!

Come join us in remembering those who never made it home this last year.

04/17/2026

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Congratulations our Brothers and Sisters from Sheet Metal Workers Local 49!

04/17/2026

🔥Master the Courses. Build the Movement. 🔥

The Grace Carroll Rocky Mountain Labor School isn’t just a week of classes — it’s where union members from across the Rocky Mountain region come to learn from some of the strongest labor minds in the country.

From seasoned labor attorneys to frontline organizers, from policy experts to veteran union leaders, our instructors bring real‑world experience, battle‑tested strategies, and a deep commitment to building worker power.

💥 What You’ll Learn at GCRMLS
Whether you’re brand new to your Local or a long‑time activist, you’ll find courses that sharpen your skills and strengthen your voice:

Labor Law — Understand your rights, your contract, and the legal tools that protect workers.

Labor History — Discover the victories, struggles, and leaders who built the movement we stand on today.

Electives & Advanced Electives — Choose from 11+ specialized classes covering organizing, communications, leadership, grievance handling, political action, and more.

Three Years of Curriculum — Attend up to three years without repeating electives — each year builds your knowledge and confidence.

💪 Why It Matters
Every class is designed to make you a stronger advocate, a more effective leader, and a more informed union member. When you grow, your Local grows — and the entire labor movement grows with you.

📣 Ready to level up your skills?
Visit GCRMLS.org to explore the full course list and secure your spot.

One week. One school. A lifetime of impact.
GCRMLS 2026 — Flagstaff, Arizona • July 12–18

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