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10/06/2026

🚌 Protect Our Bus Drivers and the Students They Serve

Every day, our bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students across McKinley County, often while dealing with difficult road conditions, inclement weather, and many other challenges. They deserve the time, resources, and support necessary to do their jobs safely.
Unfortunately, MCFUSE has heard serious concerns from drivers about current working conditions.

Drivers report that pre-trip inspection time has been reduced from 30 minutes to 15 minutes, giving them less time to make sure their buses are ready and safe. Drivers have also reported being given only 15 minutes to clean their buses, significantly less time than in previous years.

We are also hearing from drivers who are not receiving the full hours provided by their employment contracts, while at the same time feeling pressured to complete assignments quickly. Drivers have also raised concerns about how assignments are distributed, with some receiving significantly more work while others struggle to receive enough assignments to meet their contracted hours.
Most concerning, drivers have reported feeling intimidated or retaliated against when they speak up about safety, working conditions, or fairness.

These issues affect more than our employees — they affect our students.
MCFUSE is calling on GMCSD to prioritize student and driver safety, provide adequate time for inspections and cleaning, ensure drivers receive their contracted hours, establish a fair and transparent process for distributing assignments, and ensure employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

MCFUSE stands with our bus drivers and the students they serve.

🚌 Bus drivers: Your voice matters. If you have experienced concerns regarding safety, working conditions, contracted hours, assignments, favoritism, or retaliation, please contact MCFUSE at [email protected] or (505) 604-9087, or Bus Drivers Rep Keith Begay at [email protected] or (505) 409-0881.

We are also working to organize a bus drivers meeting in the near future so drivers can come together and discuss these concerns.

09/20/2026

MCFUSE is calling for increased transparency and accountability from the Gallup McKinley County School District (GMCSD). In January of 2025, our local union president, Sawyer Masonjones was placed on administrative leave a day after he was elected to the position. Mr. Masonjones was later discharged following a deeply flawed GMCSD Board of Education hearing in May and June of 2025. The Board’s decision was then appealed to arbitration, and on August 15, 2026 Mr. Masonjones was reinstated after Arbitrator Carl C. Bosland ruled that the district lacked the evidence to discharge him. Subsequently, on August 28th, GMCSD once again issued Mr. Masonjones another Notice of Intent to Discharge letter. This decision by the GMCSD administration is seriously troubling and a clear example of retaliation and union busting.

The attached letter addressed to the GMCSD Board of Education is an overview of some of the unethical and concerning behavior that the GMCSD administration has engaged in during recent years. Since GMCSD has a history of retaliation against employees who raise concerns about questionable district practices or who attempt to assert their rights, we believe it is critical that the lack of transparency and accountability in this district is exposed and that school employees are protected from further forms of intimidation and retaliation. We would appreciate your support in bringing attention to this matter and helping us to finally hold GMCSD accountable.

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION A Call for Accountability, Transparency, and Ethical Governance From the Members of the McKinley County Federation of United School Employees (MCFUSE) To President Mitchell, Vice President Benally, and Members of the Gallup-M...

09/18/2026

📣 MCFUSE September Union Meeting
Join us this Saturday at 10:00 AM for our September Union Meeting!

📍 Community Service Center
410 Bataan Veterans Street, Gallup

We’ll be discussing the upcoming calendar arbitration, preparing for CBA bargaining later this year, and giving members an opportunity to share changes they would like to see pursued during bargaining.

You don’t have to be a union member to attend! GMCS employees interested in learning more about MCFUSE are welcome to join us.

Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom!
🔗 Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82470436784?pwd=3V1A9pWDw3qQKNXtwGRH4KrcVARiwz.1⁠�
Meeting ID: 824 7043 6784
Passcode: 813753

Come get informed, share your ideas, and make your voice heard. There is strength in numbers!

💪 Union Strong!

09/13/2026

GMCS says it responded. Our staff are showing you what that response looks like. We acknowledge the steps GMCS says it has taken at Gallup High School. But a response is not the same thing as a solution.

Teachers have reported classroom temperatures as high as 84.9°F.

At Gallup High, staff are reporting:
-Excessive heat
-Poor airflow
-Humidity and unpleasant odors
-Cooling equipment that can be so loud teachers must choose between cooling the room and being able to hear instruction
-Supplemental units that may not be adequately sized for the classrooms they are serving

The District repeatedly emphasizes that it “responded the same day” it was notified on August 5. But even the District's own statement says the 36 supplemental AC units were installed “within weeks.”

Beginning to address a complaint is not the same as resolving it. We recognize that GMCS has begun the engineering and design process for permanent HVAC improvements. We understand that state approvals and construction take time.

But a future solution does not change the conditions students and staff are experiencing today.

And if GMCS truly wants to hear from families and employees, allow them to have that conversation. You cannot tell the public, “We want to hear your genuine concerns,” while simultaneously blocking comments on your posts.

Our members are speaking up because they care about their students, their coworkers, and their school. These concerns are genuine. These conditions are real.

Students shouldn't have to choose between hearing their teacher and being able to cool their classroom. Staff shouldn't have to choose between doing their jobs and tolerating excessive heat.

We don't need another statement about the response. We need a real solution.

09/09/2026

🚨 GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL: OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF DESERVE BETTER

The heat at Gallup High School is not a minor inconvenience. Teachers and staff continue to report excessive temperatures and inadequate air conditioning inside the building.

Earlier this school year, a staff member fainted, adding to serious concerns about the conditions employees are being asked to work in.

And yet, despite concerns being raised, GMCS has still not provided a meaningful solution to the ongoing AC and temperature problems at Gallup High School. We have also received reports of the same issue at other school sites.

How long are students and staff expected to work and learn in these conditions?

This is about more than comfort. Students deserve a safe, appropriate environment in which to learn. Staff deserve a safe environment in which to work.

📢 PARENTS & FAMILIES — WE NEED YOUR VOICES.

Has your student complained about excessive heat at Gallup High School or another GMCS school?
Have they come home talking about how hot their classrooms are?
Have you noticed changes in your student's comfort, focus, or ability to learn because of the heat?

Tell us about it: Share your experiences in the comments or message us directly.

GMCS needs to hear from the families whose children are experiencing these conditions every day.

We are asking GMCS to stop ignoring this problem and take meaningful action.

Our students deserve better.
Our staff deserve better.
Gallup High deserves better.

09/07/2026

FREE for NM families

09/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for a Labor Day BBQ and community celebration!

**11:00 AM–2:00 PM**
**Ford Canyon Park — Mickey Mantle Field**

Bring the whole family and enjoy:

• Free food
• Live music
• Time to connect with colleagues, families, and the community

This event is open to all GMCS staff—union and non-union alike—and their families!

Come celebrate Labor Day with us. We hope to see you there!

08/22/2026

For over a year and a half, Gallup-McKinley County Schools and a former high school teacher have been locked in a legal battle that began with an email. Read the lastest update at the link in the comment section below

06/12/2026

Message from MCFUSE President Graham McNeill:

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's School Board meeting. A special thank you to those who were willing to make public comment. Speaking up takes courage, and we appreciate everyone who chose to share their experiences and concerns.

We were proud to have 6 MCFUSE members and 1 retired GMCS teacher speak during public comment. Together, they brought attention to important issues affecting our staff, including respect for employee pay and working conditions, concerns about retaliation when employees exercise their rights, and the need for greater input from the educators and staff who work directly with our students every day.

We hope our collective efforts encourage the School Board to provide more opportunities for open dialogue, allow broader public comment, and create more space for staff and community members to ask questions, share concerns, and have their voices heard.

Thank you again to everyone who attended, spoke, and showed support. Your voice matters, and together we can continue advocating for positive change within GMCS.

🎥 Board Meeting Recording: Public comment begins around the 32-minute mark and continues through approximately the 54-minute mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiOVtTKW9f8⁠�

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Gallup McKinley County Schools Board of Education Meeting 06-11-2026Student Support Center - 640 S. Boardman Gallup NM, 87301Thursday June 11th 5:30PM

06/12/2026

A little late, but we wanted to share a few photos from our Kickoff to Summer BBQ! ☀️🍔

We had a great time connecting with members, welcoming new faces, and having some great conversations about our union and the year ahead. It's always encouraging to see more members getting involved, sharing ideas, and helping shape the future of MCFUSE.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a fun and successful event. We're excited about the momentum we're building and look forward to what we can accomplish together next year.

Enjoy your well-deserved summer break, and here's to an even stronger year ahead! 💙✊