DHHS Dress Code Lawsuit Update
In February 2020, NAPE won a case in binding arbitration after a grievance was filed challenging the unilateral changes to employee’s dress […]
In February 2020, NAPE won a case in binding arbitration after a grievance was filed challenging the unilateral changes to employee’s dress […]
DAS State Personnel (Classification and Compensation Division) reclassified nearly 1,600 state employees into new job classifications in July. This action is a […]
With our new contract taking effect July 1, a number of exciting changes are taking place. NAPE will continue our meetings across […]
Longtime DHHS NAPE Steward Nancy Gamboa has represented fellow employees in Scottsbluff and other parts of the Nebraska Panhandle for over 25 […]
Beginning with the 2018-2019 membership year, the NAPE Board of Directors adopted a strategic plan that had a strong emphasis on growing […]
Rhonda Nimmich, a NAPE member and Accountant III at the Department of Transportation, was unreasonably denied the opportunity to flex her work […]
NAPE member Terry Allgayer works as a Supply Worker II in the Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home. Unfortunately, Terry recently suffered the loss […]
Over 1,600 state employees will have their job classifications changed in July as we transition to our new step pay plan. Classification […]
NAPE/AFSCME is affiliated with the Nebraska State AFL-CIO. The Nebraska AFL-CIO is a group of affiliated labor unions that represent the interests […]
The 107th Legislature, First Session adjourned sine die on May 27, which was 6 legislative days earlier than anticipated. When Speaker Hilgers […]
The 2021-2023 NAPE Board of Directors was sworn in on June 5, 2021, in Lincoln. The NAPE Board of Directors is made […]
Starting July 1, 2021, State of Nebraska employees will begin working under a new contract negotiated by NAPE. With the new contract […]
Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator, and NAPE member, Kedrick Ford was disciplined with a two-day suspension and six-month disciplinary probation by the Department […]
On May 24, 2021, Governor Ricketts issued Executive Order 21-05, which ordered state code agencies to return to normal in-person operations immediately. […]
In April, three NAPE members brought forward concerns relating to the assignment of overtime at the Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC). At […]
In February 2020, NAPE won a case in binding arbitration after a grievance was filed challenging the unilateral changes to employee’s dress […]
In March, All NAPE members had the chance to vote to elect fellow members to the NAPE Board of Directors for the […]
NAPE members who work at 24 hour facilities can be assigned mandatory overtime shifts, however, management must assign overtime in accordance with […]
NAPE Member Veronica DeBlieck is a Social Services Worker at the DHHS Scottsbluff Customer Service Center. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, SSW’s have […]
When state employees transfer from one agency to another, they may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Our NAPE contract […]