Grab A Goodie Bag During 4,000 Forward Week: July 20-24
July 20-24 is NAPE/AFSCME 4,000 Forward Week! Our Volunteer Member Organizers will visit worksites all across Nebraska to pass out goodie bags and talk with you about your priorities for […]
Members to Gather For Contract Negotiations Summit July 31-August 2
From July 31-August 2, NAPE/AFSCME union members will gather in Lincoln for our 2026 Contract Negotiations Summit. Members in attendance will discuss priorities, review member survey results, and develop our […]
Columbus Lead Social Service Workers Wins Pay Raise in Successful Grievance
When NAPE/AFSCME member Chris Kava received an unsatisfactory performance evaluation he was shocked. He knew he needed to contact his union representative right away for help and guidance. Chris takes […]
Pay Raises Begin July 1 – Check July 22 Payroll for Accuracy
The final year of our current collective bargaining agreement with the State of Nebraska begins on July 1, 2026. Union members fought hard at the negotiating table to win additional […]
Corrections Member Enforces Contract to Win Denied Insurance Benefit
NAPE/AFSCME member Adam Schmidt proudly served our country for over 15 years, and now he proudly serves his fellow Nebraskans at the Department of Correctional Services. “I’ve been in radio […]
State of Nebraska Contract Negotiations Survey – Provide Your Input by July 13
NAPE/AFSCME union members are preparing for contract negotiations with the State of Nebraska that will begin later this summer. Hundreds of state employees attended our town hall meetings in May […]
Members Sharpen Leadership Skills in Omaha, Next Training in Scottsbluff August 29-30
Union members who attended our summer Leadership Training in Omaha in June sharpened their leadership skills and some became new union stewards. New stewards participated in contract training, learned about […]
Lexington Union Stewards Help Grow Membership at DHHS Customer Service Center
The majority of employees at the DHHS Lexington Customer Service Center are proud NAPE/AFSCME union members, thanks in large part to the efforts of our stewards who have committed to […]
District Court Judge Rules Against Members in Callback Pay Dispute, NAPE to Appeal
In June 2026, a Lancaster County District Court judge ruled that two NAPE/AFSCME members, who are Registered Nurses at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Hastings, were not entitled […]
Union Members Share Negotiations Priorities at Town Hall Meetings
Are you ready to share your priorities for our next union contract? Our 2026 Negotiations Town Hall Meetings are underway. This is one of your opportunities to discuss what’s important […]