Endorsements

Organizations that Support Martin

Labor Unions Endorsing Martin

  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 4041
  • American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
  • American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 380
  • Bakery Confectionery Tobacco & Grain Workers (BCTGW) Local 351
  • International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 423
  • International Association of Machinists (IAM)
  • International Brotherhood of Teamsters
  • International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 953
  • International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 88 Local 823
  • Ironworkers Local 495
  • New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council
  • New Mexico Communication Workers for America (CWA)
  • New Mexico Communication Workers for America Retirees (NM CWA Retirees)
  • Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 251
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
  • Sheet Metal Workers Local 49
  • United Steelworkers of America
  • United Transportation Union (UTU)
  • United Food and Commercial Workers
  • United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1564

Environmental Organizations Endorsing Martin

  • The Sierra Club
  • Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
  • Conservation Voters of New Mexico

More Organizations Endorsing Martin

  • Council for a Liveable World Candidate Fund
  • National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
  1. Pueblo of Zia

    Wilfred Shije, Govenor

    We are proud of your continued leadership, from the time we walked the lands of Ojito Wilderness to the time we walked the halls of Congress. You have served New Mexico well in the U.S. House of Representatives and we know you will serve us well in the Senate. Therefore we whole heartedly endorse your run for the U.S. Senate.

  2. National Education Association

    Sharon Morgan, President, NEA New Mexico

    The NEA proudly supports Martin Heinrich for Senate because Martin understands that our children’s education is New Mexico’s best investment. Martin is the best choice in this election for teachers, parents, students and citizens who want great public schools.

  3. Albuquerque Teachers Federation

    Ellen Bernstein, President

    Martin Heinrich is the clear choice in this election for teachers, parents, and children who want better New Mexico schools. Martin knows that New Mexico’s path to prosperity runs directly through our public schools. The 4,000 members of the Albuquerque Teachers Federation are proud to endorse his campaign and we will all work hard to make sure Martin can continue Senator Jeff Bingaman’s good work in the U.S. Senate.

  4. Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Local 244 of the International Association of Fire Fighters

    Diego Arencón, President

    It is with great pride that the IAFF Local 244 endorses Martin Heinrich to be our next Senator. His commitment to public safety and first responders has been clear since his time on City Council to his time in Congress. We commend Martin Heinrich for his ongoing commitment to our members and we all look forward to fighting along side of him to win this Senate seat.

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    Ron Lovato, Govenor

    We are pleased to endorse Martin Heinrich for Senate because he is a consistent and sincere advocate for economic development and tribal sovereignty for Native American communities. Martin understands the economic dynamics of northern New Mexico, including the profound impact Los Alamos National Laboratory has on job creation in our state. Mr. Heinrich has helped us cut through bureaucratic red-tape and create jobs for our community. New Mexico needs a U.S. Senator that will work hard for us, and nobody works harder than Martin Heinrich.

  6. Ocean Champions

    David Wilmot, Ph.D., President and Co-Founder

    Congressman Heinrich puts significant faith in science, and he knows how important it is to address our addiction to fossil fuels. He’s been a great champion for renewable energy as a solution for climate change and for economic development, and we’re confident he’ll be a Senate leader on issues affecting ocean health.

  7. National Association of Letter Carriers

    Richard “Smiley” Martinez, President

    New Mexico’s letter carriers are being pushed to their limit and constantly threatened with increased workloads and job cuts. We need a U.S. Senator with the strength and tenacity to fight for our jobs, and the hard-working citizens and small businesses that we serve. We enthusiastically endorse Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate because he will fight for us. Martin Heinrich can count on the National Association of Letter Carriers to deliver for his campaign.

  8. New Mexico Federation of Labor

    Jon Hendry, President

    The NMFL, AFL-CIO endorses Martin Heinrich because he is the best person to represent the 171,000 union members and their families in New Mexico who are looking for someone to fight for jobs and stand up for working and middle-class families. We value hard work. Martin comes from a union family and will fight for us and hold corporations and Wall Street bankers accountable.

  9. Jicarilla Apache Nation

    Levi Pesata, President

    We are pleased to support Martin Heinrich for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate because he is a proven leader for our community. We look forward to working with him on the key issues facing our nation, including job creation and cultural preservation. It’s rare to find a candidate like Martin that works hard to build consensus, foster understanding, and solve big problems. We need his leadership in Washington.

  10. Pueblo of Isleta

    Frank Lujan, Govenor

    The Pueblo of Isleta proudly endorses Congressman Martin Heinrich for the U.S. Senate. Martin has always been responsive to our needs and proactive on our issues. He is a consistent advocate for sensible government-to-government relations, cultural preservation, and economic development for pueblo communities. We look forward to supporting his campaign and working with him in the senate.

  11. Mescalero Apache Tribe

    Martin Heinrich has demonstrated a concern for the Mescalero Apache Tribe and for the Mescalero Apache people, which the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council finds worthy of high regard.

  12. Pueblo of Laguna

    Rick Luarkie, Govenor

    The Pueblo of Laguna proudly endorses Congressman Martin Heinrich for the U.S. Senate. Congressman Heinrich has consistently supported our Pueblo’s efforts in health care, natural resources and economic development. He has always had an open door and we look forward to his continued support in the senate.

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    AFSCME

    Our members are middle class, hard-working New Mexicans. Martin is one of us, and he has gone to bat for regular working people both here in New Mexico and across the country. That’s why our members on our political committee voted unanimously to do everything we can to ensure that Martin wins the Democratic nomination for Senate.

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    IBEW Local 611

    As the son of an IBEW lineman, there's no doubt Martin knows firsthand how crucial labor is to working families all across New Mexico. Throughout his life, Martin has been fighting for New Mexico’s workers and has proven to be a committed advocate for middle-class families. Today, our members are truly proud to support Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate.

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    Robin Mann

    Sierra Club President

    Martin is exactly what New Mexico needs in the Senate – someone who has the practical experience and know-how to get things done. Martin understands that New Mexico’s future depends on ensuring our communities enjoy clean air and clean water, and building the clean energy economy that will bring new, good-paying jobs.

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    New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council

    For your support and leadership in the community and your stellar Labor voting record, we are proud and honored to endorse your candidacy. We know you will serve the people of New Mexico well as our next Senator.

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    National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

    NCPSSM

    Martin has been endorsed by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare for one simple reason: because he will always fight any effort to privatize these crucial programs, and will always stand on the side of America’s seniors when Social Security and Medicare are at risk. Martin believes that we must keep the promises we’ve made to our nation’s seniors – and he knows that generations of seniors have been able to live independently and with dignity because of the safety net provided by Social Security and Medicare.

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    Teamsters Local Union 492 in Albuquerque

    Heinrich will continue to push for more jobs in our state. He has been firmly committed to working families and 100 percent behind the issues that are important to us. We will work to get as many voters as possible to choose his name on the ballot in 2012. A vote for Martin Heinrich will be a solid vote for workers’ rights.

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    United Transportation Union New Mexico

    Congressman Heinrich has always been interested in and supported the concerns of railroad workers and our retirees.