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In response to Executive Order 23-17, our union has taken the first step to protect our members’ ability to continue working remotely, where appropriate, in

Executive Order 23-17 NAPE/AFSCME union members professionally delivered vital public services in person and remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why it was a surprise

In August, NAPE/AFSCME launched our 3,000 Strong: United Together campaign. This is our plan to reach record-high union membership before contract negotiations begin in September

NAPE/AFSCME member Amy Beranek, a Social Services Worker for the Department of Health and Human Services, recently won a grievance after her supervisor unreasonably denied

NAPE/AFSCME member Lori Shelton, a Child Support Enforcement Operations Specialist for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), prevailed in a grievance after she

NAPE/AFSCME member John Williams, an Airport Firefighter Crew Chief with the Nebraska Military Department, has been a State of Nebraska employee for nearly ten years.

Safety is the top priority for all state agencies, and our union contract has considerable safety protections for all NAPE/AFSCME members. On this edition of

This year, three NAPE/AFSCME members who work for the Department of Health and Human Services received the Excellence in Leadership Award. The award recognizes employees

The NAPE/AFSCME Board of Directors held its regular quarterly meeting in Lincoln on October 14, 2023. The Board heard reports from standing committees and conducted

NAPE/AFSCME member Anne Vasilisin, a Child and Family Services Specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services in Omaha, has been a State of

Reed Westerhoff, a Federal Aid Administrator for the Department of Health and Human Services, joined NAPE/AFSCME on their first day of state service in October.

The NAPE/AFSCME Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is comprised of members appointed by the NAPE/AFSCME President to monitor pending legislation, advocate on behalf of members, and

NAPE/AFSCME will host two members-only webinars in November.  On November 8 at 7pm central/6pm mountain, members can learn more about the Family Medical Leave Act

NAPE/AFSCME member Jordan Anderson was recently reinstated with full back pay and benefits after being wrongfully terminated by the Nebraska Department of Labor (DOL). In

NAPE/AFSCME member Mike Andrews, a Motor Vehicle Examiner for the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), prevailed in a grievance challenging an unsatisfactory 2022 performance

In late August, NAPE/AFSCME members who work for the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) as Social Services Workers in Omaha and Fremont

NAPE/AFSCME member Toni Bonsera, a Program Specialist for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), joined our union on her very first day

NAPE/AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers (VMOs) are taking advantage of the momentum NAPE gained during our successful Organizing Blitz in July by volunteering their time to

Eva Reese, a Staff Care Technician at the Norfolk Veterans Home, knew it was time to become a NAPE/AFSCME member when our Field Representatives visited

NAPE/AFSCME member Tim Miller, a Highway Maintenance Crew Chief for the Nebraska Department of Transportation in Ravenna, joined our union because he wanted to be