CIR Sets January Trial in Richardson County Negotiations Impasse
Our 16 union members who work for the Richardson County Highway Department continue to work under the terms of a contract that expired more than two years ago because the […]
CIR Orders State to Negotiate Over Body Scanner Policy at Lincoln Prison
In late September, our union filed legal action against the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) after it failed to negotiate the terms and conditions of employment. An emergency hearing […]
Department of Revenue Members Unite Around Those Affected by Layoff
It came as a shock to eleven employees in the Department of Revenue’s Individual Income Tax Collections unit when they received layoff notices in early October. With no notice, the […]
On Path to 4,000 – Union Membership Reaches New Record High
Union member delegates to the 2025 NAPE/AFSCME Delegate Assembly adopted our strategic plan, and officially launched our “4,000 Forward” campaign, with a goal to have 4,000 union members by the […]
Union Members Propose Retirement Sick Leave Payout Incentive
In response to the Governor’s proposal to cut the state budget by $500 million and the preemptive layoffs of union members by some state agencies, the NAPE/AFSCME Board of Directors […]
Lincoln Regional Center Member Prevails in Wage Dispute
When NAPE/AFSCME member Ryan O’Grady, an Office Technician at the Lincoln Regional Center, realized his shift differential was not being applied to his paychecks, he knew something wasn’t right. After […]
NAPE/AFSCME Welcomes New Communications Specialist
In early October, NAPE/AFSCME welcomed Lizzie Sukstorf to our team as the new Communications Specialist. Lizzie joins us after working as a Marketing and Communications Specialist at the Nebraska Department […]
Board of Directors Appoints Two New Members At Fall Meeting
The NAPE/AFSCME Board of Directors held its regular meeting in Lincoln on October 18. In addition to conducting its regular business, the Board appointed two members to fill vacancies. Dawn […]
“We Are Nebraska” – Protect Public Services from $500 Million Budget Cuts
Our union membership is at a record high, and we’ve seen success like never before. Now we need to use our new collective strength to protect our jobs and the […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Reschedules Remote Work Oral Argument to December 2-4
Initially set for oral argument during the Nebraska Supreme Court’s September term, arguments in our remote work case have been moved again by the court to its December 2025 term. […]