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Helean speaks at Sanders townhall

Helean speaks at Sanders townhall

Let's remember what public education truly means. It's not just buildings and books. It's the bedrock of our community, the great equalizer, the promise that every child, regardless of background, deserves a chance to thrive. It's an investment, not an expense.

Delegation with Senator Lujan

Delegation with Senator Lujan

Let's remember what public education truly means. It's not just buildings and books. It's the bedrock of our community, the great equalizer, the promise that every child, regardless of background, deserves a chance to thrive. It's an investment, not an expense.

Delegation with Senator Heinrich

Delegation with Senator Heinrich

Let's remember what public education truly means. It's not just buildings and books. It's the bedrock of our community, the great equalizer, the promise that every child, regardless of background, deserves a chance to thrive. It's an investment, not an expense.

Union members in action

RRSEU standing up for public education

Let's remember what public education truly means. It's not just buildings and books. It's the bedrock of our community, the great equalizer, the promise that every child, regardless of background, deserves a chance to thrive. It's an investment, not an expense.

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Tips from public employees on mobilizing members

When the president of Colorado WINS learned that the president of the United States might be targeting Denver next in his anti-immigration campaign of terror, she knew how she’d begin to mobilize. One simple thing Diane Byrne does is deck out her activists in matching T-shirts. Wearing union colors promotes team spirit and builds confidence, she says. The AFT Public Employees program and policy council, meeting in New York City Feb. 5-6, abounded with tips to help locals mobilize. PPC chair Gary Feist, president of North Dakota Public Employees, recommended finding members who can tell a personal story to draw media attention. With more media on the issue, he said, legislators will become more motivated to fix the problem.

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All the resources you need on immigration and ICE

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Federal immigration actions are rapidly expanding, with deadly consequences. The killings of poet Renee Nicole Good and nurse Alex Pretti by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis have brought intense focus on the use of excessive force. An AFT webinar, co-hosted by AFT President Randi Weingarten and AFT Massachusetts President Jessica Tang on Jan. 28, featured experts on immigration and the law. It highlighted AFT resources and showcased how our locals are showing up to minimize fear and trauma.

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About Us

At the Rio Rancho School Employees' Union (RRSEU), we believe in a thriving educational environment for everyone. We serve as a dedicated advocate for all school employees across Rio Rancho Public Schools, working tirelessly to create optimal learning conditions for our children and equitable working conditions for our staff. Through the power of collective bargaining, we secure essential rights, fair benefits, and just compensation for our valued members.

We are a proud affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the AFL-CIO, strengthening our voice and reach.

Our union is powered by its members. Every officer is democratically elected, and our operations are guided by the RRSEU By-Laws and Constitution, which you can find on our Documents page.

The Executive Council leads our union, bringing together our seven officers and dedicated building representatives from each school and worksite. This council is where all significant decisions and policies are made. They also manage our financial affairs, connect members with valuable conference and convention opportunities, and ensure every constituency — from certified staff to educational assistants — has a strong voice and tailored support.

Our Principles

At RRSEU, we believe:

A high-quality, free education for all children is the foundation of our democracy.

Every student deserves a network of caring, qualified adults to support and encourage them on their educational journey.

For children to be successful, independent adults they must develop a wide range of skills, including creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, self-control, and collaboration.

Rio Rancho Public Schools can be a model for innovative, high-quality public education in New Mexico.

The Common Core State Standards are a big step in the right direction, but must be adequately funded and understood to maximize their effectiveness.

The people who work most closely with children should have their voices heard and expertise respected when determining educational policies and priorities.

History of Presidents

  • Billie Helean - Current President
  • Ben Steiner
  • Kimberly Allis
  • Peggy Stielow
  • Carl Brady
  • Diana Bonilla
  • Jim Pacini and Diana Bonilla
  • Mara Minwegan
  • Wynn Olmon