NEA-NM
CSEC-LC is a merged local with NEA-NM. Since its founding as the Territorial Education Association in 1886, the National Education Association of New Mexico (NEA-NM) has continuously advocated for New Mexico Public Schools and their students and employees. With more than 8,000 members in local affiliates across the state, the Association works for better learning conditions for children and better working conditions for teachers and other school employees. Local affiliates work for members through collective bargaining and other advocacy mechanisms in communities throughout New Mexico, while NEA-NM works to influence policy makers at the state level. Additionally the Association provides professional development for its members both nationally and here in the state.