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Hundreds of union members gathered on December 7 for a day of action and press conference at the State Capitol in Lincoln to share the
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On November 13, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 23-17 which effectively ends remote work for state employees on January 2, 2024. In its current
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NAPE/AFSCME members Grant Ottinger and Paul Curry recently prevailed in grievances after the state denied them veterans’ benefits that are guaranteed by our union contract.
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The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues to struggle to attract and retain Motor Vehicle Examiners. Currently, the Driver Licensing Offices in fourteen counties are
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After a hard day of work, all Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) employees have a right to return home safely to their families. Tragically, two
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NAPE/AFSCME Local 61 saw record membership growth in 2023. In the past year, 1,383 new members joined our union. This record growth is due in
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NAPE/AFSCME member Marisol Myers, a Staff Care Technician (CNA) at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home (WNVH), recently prevailed in a grievance after she was assigned
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NAPE/AFSCME member Heather Edwards, a Registered Nurse at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home (CNVH), recently prevailed in a grievance after her vacation leave was unreasonably
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NAPE/AFSCME member Shelly Witt is one of only five Community Support Specialists (CSS) for the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Humans Services (DHHS).
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In this edition of The Rep’s Corner, Field Representative Eddie Schooler talks about annual performance evaluations and the steps you can take if there are
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With winter weather conditions just around the corner, it’s a good time for NAPE/AFSCME members to review their rights when it comes to inclement weather.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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