NM Filmworkers Union Endorses Deb Haaland for Governor

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today, the New Mexico Filmworkers Union, I.A.T.S.E. Local 480, announced their endorsement of Deb Haaland to be the next Governor of New Mexico.

IATSE Local 480 provides union representation to professional film technicians working below-the-line on TV and film productions in New Mexico.

“Our filmworkers’ union proudly supports Deb Haaland. Deb understands the needs of our members and has a record of fighting for safe workplaces, for fair wages, and to keep union jobs in New Mexico. We are proud to back a champion who stands with labor and will protect workers across the state,” said I.A.T.S.E. Local 480 Business Representative dooner.

“I stand with New Mexico union workers because they are the backbone of our economy. I will work alongside them to build up our working families and advocate for high-paying jobs and the benefits that people deserve,” said Haaland. “I am honored to earn the endorsement of the New Mexico Filmworkers Union, and I am committed to providing them with the funding and resources they need.”

Haaland has support of workers across New Mexico, including CWA Local 7076, the Committee of Interns, SMART Local 49, and Residents of the Service Employees International Union and the American Federation of Teachers.