Wells Fargo Workers in New Mexico Vote to Unionize in Historic First

Unionization efforts spread across Wells Fargo branches as workers seek improved conditions and representation.

Wells Fargo employees at a branch in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have voted to unionize, marking the first time in modern history that workers at a major U.S. bank have attempted to organize.
Other Wells Fargo branches, such as those in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Atwater, California, have also filed for union representation, potentially triggering further votes.
Workers claim they are understaffed, underpaid, and mismanaged, and believe a collective voice is necessary to improve the industry.
Wells Fargo has stated it respects its employees' rights to vote for union representation, but believes employees are best served by working directly with the company and its leadership.
The move is part of a broader trend of unionization efforts across the U.S., with significant gains made in industries that have traditionally had strong labor representation, as well as those that have not.