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Make Your Voice Heard, Attend a Contract Negotiations Town Hall Meeting

NAPE/AFSCME union members will begin contract negotiations for our 2027-2029 labor contracts in...

Union Membership Surpasses 3,800 Members on Path to “4,000 Forward”

Our membership is stronger than ever with over 3,800 members across the state....

Omaha Behavioral Health Practitioner Prevails in Grievance to Protect Her Rights

When NAPE/AFSCME member Aubreeann Patterson was facing potential unjust disciplinary action at work,...

Remote Work Update – Supreme Court Decision, Grievances, & Next Steps

After a two-and-a-half year fight to defend our right to negotiate the terms...

Become a Volunteer Member Organizer for Our “4,000 Forward Week” – July 17-25

Our union membership remains at a record high, and we set a goal...

NAPE/AFSCME Legislative Voters Guide – Primary May 12

In 2026, even numbered legislative district seats in the Nebraska Legislature are up...

Union Leaders Sharpen Skills, Next Leadership Training June 13-14 in Omaha

Over 40 NAPE/AFSCME members came together for our spring Leadership Training in Lincoln...

Why Are Health Insurance Increases So High, and What Can We Do About It?

State employees have been hit with higher than average health insurance premium increases...

We Remember Past NAPE/AFSCME President and Nebraska Labor Leader Mike Zgud

In March, we lost a trailblazer, leader, and friend when former NAPE/AFSCME President...

2026 AFSCME Convention Delegate Nominations Due May 14, Vote May 18-29

Nominations for delegates to the 2026 AFSCME Delegate Assembly & Convention are now...

Members Win Major Legislative Victory in Campaign to Protect Public Services

Throughout the 2026 legislative session, NAPE/AFSCME members have united to protect public services...

Richardson County Members Go to Trial For $6.40/Hour Pay Raise

Sixteen NAPE/AFSCME union members who work for the Richardson County Roads Department have...

Members Unite to Prevent Furloughs & Layoffs In State Budget Fight

The Nebraska Legislature is scheduled to adjourn on April 17, but before it...

Scottsbluff CNA Enforces Right to Fill Vacant Position and Wins

NAPE/AFSCME member Ashleigh Simpson has worked as a Staff Care Technician for the...

Learn How to Get a Pay Raise at Union Meetings in April

Have you ever wondered how you can get a pay raise working in...

Members Learn their Rights in the Workplace at Kearney Leadership Training

Over two dozen NAPE/AFSCME members attended our spring Leadership Training in Kearney. Members...

State Employee Health Insurance Renewal Rates Expected to Rise

In the 2025-2027 biennium state budget, the legislature fully funded our negotiated salaries,...

DHHS Member Celebrates 47 Years of State Service

NAPE/AFSCME member Eric Bachenberg has been a state employee for longer than most...

CIR Rules Against Department of Education Members in Remote Work Case, Appeal Filed

Our union committed to protecting our right to negotiate the terms and conditions...

Board of Directors Prepares For Our Future at Spring Meeting

The NAPE/AFSCME Board of Directors held its spring meeting at union headquarters in...

Union Members Fight to Protect Public Services in State Budget

For months, NAPE/AFSCME union members have united to protect public services from drastic...

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