In preparation of our negotiations team reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the State of Nebraska, a ratification meeting schedule has been set for November 30 – December 18. Union members must vote to accept or reject the tentative contract agreement. Our bylaws require members to attend a ratification meeting in order […]
Our NAPE negotiations team has made major progress towards a new contract with the State of Nebraska that includes some of our top priorities like a step pay plan and increases to the minimum wage, without making any changes to our leave benefits through a PTO plan. The negotiations team has been focused on our […]
Child/Family Services Specialist, and NAPE member, Donta Brown had his employment terminated by the Department of Health and Human Services after it was alleged that he failed to implement a safety plan for an at risk child. Donta denied the allegations from the very beginning, and made sure he had a union representative with him […]
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In December 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services unilaterally decided to change its employee dress code, requiring all employees to wear business casual attire, regardless of their job duties. Led by NAPE stewards at the Fremont Customer Service Center, a grievance was filed arguing that the new policy violated our contract, because it […]
Contract negotiations between NAPE and the State of Nebraska are underway! The NAPE bargaining team, representing over 8,000 state employees is focused on negotiating a step salary plan, paid parental leave, early retirement incentives, and much more. Early bargaining sessions have been cordial and positive as both NAPE and the State have introduced their initial […]
Veteran DHHS Social Services Worker, and NAPE member, Angel Murtaugh was terminated after a DHHS client filed a complaint with the agency, alleging that Angel delayed the processing of SNAP benefits and treated the client disrespectfully. The client demanded that Angel be fired, and DHHS obliged. Angel filed a grievance challenging the termination on a […]
Certified Master Social Worker, and NAPE member, Melissa Kramer was not allowed to work her scheduled shift at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln in March, just as the COVID-19 pandemic began. Melissa had just visited a family member in the hospital, which was unrelated to COVID-19 or the pandemic. Melissa’s supervisor contacted the Corrections […]
Get to know the members of our State of Nebraska master contract Negotiations team! They are proud to represent you!
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All state employees are invited to participate in a socially distanced negotiations kickoff rally on Wednesday, September 16 from 7:30-7:45am on the steps of the Capitol! Our elected negotiations team will be headed to the bargaining table to negotiate a step pay plan, paid parental leave, early retirement incentives, and much more. Help send our […]
NAPE member, and 19-year veteran of the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Diane Viher was taken to an alley outside the commission office in Sidney to meet with the NOGCC Director and Deputy Director. In the alley, the Director boldly said, “Diane, it’s time for you to retire.” Diane is not ready for retirement, […]
Like most state employees, Department of Labor Unemployment Adjudicator Izabela Piper, uses her sick leave when necessary if she is ill. While it seems obvious that employees are allowed to use their earned sick leave when they are ill, the Department of Labor disciplined Izabela for not having predictable attendance and for failing to work […]
While a lot has changed in the world since February, NAPE has continued our effort to overturn the DHHS “business casual” dress code that some of our members are still being required to follow, even though the agency formally rescinded the policy in February. After a number of delays, the grievance finally proceeded to an […]
After more than a year of preparation, town hall meetings, worksite visits, and listening sessions with union members all across the state, bargaining conference delegates met in Lincoln in July to officially adopt our negotiations priorities and to elect a bargaining team. The delegates made a “step pay plan” the top priority for negotiations. Members […]
NAPE member Cathy Garrity was shocked when she received a formal notice of allegations regarding a comment she made on a WOWT-TV news story about a parolee who was resentenced to prison. She made the comment on her own device, on non-work time, and it contained no confidential or controversial information. Regardless, the Board of […]
While our elected negotiating team will bargain with the state on salary, benefits, and other subjects on behalf of all state employees, all NAPE members have the opportunity to be involved in meetings regarding the bargaining of the “Appendix” agreements. The Appendix agreements are made between individual state agencies and their employees. Topics that are […]
For workers returning to offices during the pandemic, it is important to ensure the “3 D’s”: distancing, deterrence, and disinfection. It is important to ensure distancing between yourself and others. If your work area does not allow for distancing, you should request that you be relocated or that appropriate barriers are in placed around you. […]
NAPE member Michelle Sides faced a workplace nightmare when a DHHS client began harassing her. The client left more than 100 threatening messages on her work phone, and Michelle was scared. After her managers developed a safety plan, Michelle still felt unsafe and wanted an order of protection. In order to obtain a court order, […]
