It is declared to be the policy of this act [50-7-1 to 50-7-4, 50-7-7 NMSA 1978]: to encourage the development of an apprenticeship system through the voluntary cooperation of management and labor and interested state agencies, and in cooperation with other states and the federal government; to provide for the establishment and furtherance of standards […]
As used in this act [50-7-1 to 50-7-4, 50-7-7 NMSA 1978]: “apprentice” means a person at least sixteen years old who is covered by a written agreement with an employer, or with an association of employers or employees acting as agent for an employer, and approved by the state apprenticeship council, which apprentice agreement provides […]
An “apprenticeship council”, hereinafter referred to as the council, shall be appointed by the director of the labor and industrial division of the department of labor without regard to any other provisions of law regarding the appointment and compensation of employees of the state. It shall consist of three persons known to represent employers, three […]
The council shall formulate standards to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, giving consideration to standards advocated by the bureau of apprenticeship of the United States department of labor, and shall formulate such additional policies as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of the act [50-7-1 to 50-7-4, 50-7-7 NMSA 1978]. The […]
The commissioner of labor shall appoint a director of apprenticeship to be responsible for effectuating the policies set forth in Section 50-7-1 NMSA 1978, to carry out the policies approved by the apprenticeship council and otherwise to execute the provisions of Chapter 50, Article 7 NMSA 1978. Such appointment shall be subject to confirmation by […]
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 204, § 15, repealed 50-7-5 and 50-7-6 NMSA 1978, relating to the exclusion of the apprenticeship council from the authority of the commissioner of labor and to the administration of the apprenticeship program. For present provisions, see 50-7-4.1 NMSA 1978.
A. This act [50-7-1 to 50-7-4, 50-7-7 NMSA 1978] does not apply to employers who, with their employees, are subject to the Railway Labor Act of congress or any act amendatory thereof. B. The provisions of this act shall apply only to such persons, firms, political subdivisions, corporations, employer associations or organizations of employees as […]
