Chappell DMV Member Sees Pay Increase After Challenging Performance Evaluation

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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 evaluation. Mike was never disciplined for his performance at any time during 2022, and he never received any feedback that his performance was unsatisfactory. Because he didn’t receive this crucial […]

DHHS Members Stand Up Against Improper Behavior From Administrator

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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 began contacting their union representatives with concerns about how a DHHS Administrator treated them at their workplace. Dozens of NAPE/AFSCME members reported that during individual team meetings at their worksites, […]

Member Spotlight: Tim Miller, NDOT Crew Chief – Ravenna

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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 part of the effort to advocate for his fellow State of Nebraska employees. Tim enjoys working outdoors, being with great coworkers, and loves that every day brings a new challenge. […]

Delegates to 26th Biennial Delegate Assembly Conduct Important Business

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From August 25-27, NAPE/AFSCME delegates convened at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel for our 26th Biennial Delegate Assembly. The delegates, union members who were elected by their peers to represent them, discussed, debated, and adopted NAPE/AFSCME’s 2023-2025 strategic plan, legislative platform, and amendments to our union’s constitutional bylaws. After the first business session, Elissa McBride, Secretary-Treasurer […]

Union Member Leaders Elected for 2023-2025 Term

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At this year’s Biennial Delegate Assembly, the member-elected NAPE/AFSCME delegates voted to elect the union’s officers by secret ballot. At the close of business on Sunday, those five officers were sworn into office. President Melissa Haynes, a DHHS Social Services Worker from Fremont was reelected to a second term as union President. She is excited […]

Tecumseh Member has Discipline Removed After NDCS Misses Deadline

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NAPE/AFSCME member Jimmy Kazalski recently won a grievance and had his three-month disciplinary probation rescinded and any record of the disciplinary action removed from his personnel file. On March 20, 2023, Jimmy, a Recreation Specialist for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), was given a Statement of Charges. He promptly contacted his union representative […]

Department of Education Members Secure Additional Pay Raises After Demanding to Negotiate

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In June 2023, the Nebraska Department of Education sent our union a notice that it would consolidate certain job classifications in Vocational Rehabilitation and Disabilities Determination Services. Under state law, the Department of Education has the right to add, subtract, or consolidate job classifications, however, the law requires NDE to negotiate the salaries of those […]

Despite Attorney General’s Opinion, Ombudsman’s Office Available To Assist Union Members

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The Nebraska Legislature’s Office of the Public Counsel, better known as the Ombudsman’s Office, exists to promote accountability in government by independently and impartially investigating issues related to state agencies and employees. NAPE/AFSCME members can report violations of law, fraud, waste, and mismanagement in state government under the State Government Effectiveness Act, also known as […]

Over 240 State Employees Became New Union Members In July

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NAPE/AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers (VMOs) were out in force during our July organizing blitz. Between July 17-26, our VMOs visited 37 different worksites and the homes of over 1,100 state employees to talk about our new labor contract, record salary increases, and the importance of having a strong union.   Because of our efforts, more than […]