Labor Rights
Protecting and advancing the workplace rights and interests of educational employees through collective bargaining
Labor union advocating for educational employees and equal educational opportunity in New Mexico
About Organization
AFT New Mexico represents educational employees across New Mexico, advocating for improved working conditions and professional development while promoting equal educational opportunities for all children. Based in Albuquerque, NM, the organization operates with 16 employees and an annual revenue of $1.7 million. Founded in 1965, it has been serving the educational community for nearly six decades.
Labor Rights
Protecting and advancing the workplace rights and interests of educational employees through collective bargaining
Educational Equity
Ensuring all children have access to equal educational opportunities regardless of background or circumstances
Educator Development
Supporting the professional growth and skill enhancement of teachers and educational staff statewide
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$1.7M
-9.3% vs 2021
Expenses (2023)
$1.6M
+0.9% vs 2021
Assets (2023)
$1.2M
-5.9% vs 2021
Employees (2023)
16
-20% vs 2021
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,677,295 | $1,629,549 | $1,227,018 | 16 |
| 2021 | $1,849,034 | $1,615,686 | $1,304,545 | 20 |
| 2020 | $1,563,106 | $1,441,472 | $1,097,525 | 20 |
| 2019 | $1,392,459 | $1,226,639 | $915,562 | 12 |
| 2018 | $1,335,764 | $1,356,249 | $737,500 | 11 |
| 2017 | $1,201,666 | $1,139,913 | $793,019 | 11 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Connect with educational employees to understand their needs and concerns across New Mexico schools
Coordinate unified action among members to negotiate for improved working conditions and benefits
Build relationships with educational stakeholders to promote student welfare and quality education
Provide resources and training to support continuous professional growth of educators
Services and programs offered by Aft New Mexico
Promotes and protects the interests of educational employees through coordinated representation and collective bargaining efforts
Supports the professional growth and skill development of educators through training programs and resources
Works to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children through policy advocacy and community engagement
Advocates for better working conditions and fair treatment of educational employees across New Mexico
Meet the people behind Aft New Mexico.
1945
1945
Received IRS tax-exempt status as a labor union organization
1965
1965
AFT New Mexico established to represent educational employees throughout the state
2021
2021
Achieved highest recorded revenue of $1.8 million with 20 employees
2023
2023
Maintained strong operations with $1.7 million revenue serving educational community
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$205K
Highest Paid
$103K
Whitney Holland
Compensated Officers
2
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Holland | President | $89,818 | $13,430 | $103,248 | 40 |
| Kathy Chavez | Vice Preside | $83,909 | $18,161 | $102,070 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Chavez | Vice Preside | $42,009 | $10,513 | $52,522 | 40 |
| Whitney Holland | President | $45,017 | $6,800 | $51,817 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Chavez | Vice Preside | $79,467 | $10,389 | $89,856 | 40 |
| Stephanie Ly | Former Presi | $62,500 | $25,370 | $87,870 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Ly | President | $58,047 | $35,168 | $93,215 | 40 |
| Kathy Chavez | Vice Preside | $77,550 | $13,404 | $90,954 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Chavez | Vice Preside | $76,100 | $13,040 | $89,140 | 40 |
| Stephanie Ly | President | $53,060 | $34,043 | $87,103 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.