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New Mexico dropped a 1% public worker pay raise for 2027 due to prior increases and new health insurance rules, sparking backlash over retention and service impacts.
New Mexico lawmakers removed a proposed 1% pay raise for public employees, including teachers, from the 2027 budget, citing prior pay increases and a new rule requiring employers to cover 80% of health insurance premiums for educators.
Workers and unions say the decision undermines retention and morale amid rising living costs and worsening staffing shortages, warning it could harm public services.
The change has sparked criticism over inconsistent messaging and long-term impacts on education and state operations.
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Nuevo México dejó caer un aumento salarial del 1% para los trabajadores públicos para 2027 debido a aumentos anteriores y nuevas reglas de seguro de salud, lo que provocó una reacción violenta sobre la retención y los impactos del servicio.