Labor Relations
The State Personnel Office (SPO) was selected by the Governor as the union contract administrator to ensure proper guidance, training and oversight for all state agencies.
Sandy Martinez
Labor Relations Director
The main objective of the Labor Relations Divison (LRD) is to act as the labor contract administrator for the state of New Mexico, which works actively with state agencies and signatory unions in administering the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) that benefit the state and its unionized workforce. In this capacity, the division works closely with various state agencies to ensure consistent application of the CBAs and that they are properly administered in the spirit in which they were negotiated.
The LRD promotes a harmonious and cooperative relationship between state agencies and labor organizations, which works to protect the public interest by ensuring an orderly operation for the state. This approach focuses on three main ideals and values that will help ensure management and the unions work collaboratively to the best of their abilities. The foundation of the Labor-Management Philosophy is trust, respect and cooperation.